Signature Series Schedule
May 8-10, 2026
WHITE RIVER
COMING SOON
JUNE 5-7, 2026
SUGAR CREEK
COMING SOON
JULY 17-19, 2026
ST. JOE & ELKHART RIVERS
COMING SOON
AUGUST 14-16, 2026
COLUMBUS (IN) AREA RIVERS
COMING SOON
SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2026
TIPPECANOE RIVER
COMING SOON
OCTOBER 9-11, 2026
WABASH RIVER
COMING SOON
2026 IMWS Signature Trail Series
Presented by Moving Water Outfitters
The 2026 Signature Trail Series represents the highest level of regular season competition within the Indiana Moving Water Series. Built for anglers who want more at stake, more pressure, and more prestige — the Signature Series is where River AOY contenders separate themselves from the field.
With a $70 entry fee per event and enhanced championship implications, this trail is designed to reward consistency, preparation, and performance on Indiana’s moving waters.
Series Format
- 6 total Signature events
- Top 4 finishes count toward Signature Series Angler of the Year
- Compete for the title of 2026 River AOY Champion
- 100-point AOY scoring system (100 for 1st, descending format)
Championship Qualification
To qualify for the IMWS River Championship, anglers must:
- Fish 4 events in the same IMWS river series, OR
- Fish a combined total of 5 Core and/or Signature events
- Month Long Series events do not qualify for Championship eligibility.
The Signature Trail is a direct path to competing for a River Championship title.
Competition Format
IMWS uses a flexible but competitive “multiple single-day” format:
- Tournaments run Friday through Sunday
- Anglers choose ONE day to compete
- 8-hour competition window
- 2-hour submission period after lines out
- All scoring is completed through the TourneyX platform with IMWS’s photo and measurement standards.