Ten-pound bass highlights Bass Tournament

By News Staff on Thursday, April 30, 2026
  • Champions of the 4th Annual Acosta Foundation Tournament - L-R: Keith Carmouche, Marty Santoro, and Ian Carmouche. (Photo courtesy of Chris Lamke)
    Champions of the 4th Annual Acosta Foundation Tournament - L-R: Keith Carmouche, Marty Santoro, and Ian Carmouche. (Photo courtesy of Chris Lamke)
  • Second place winners - L-R: Christopher Pitre, Marty Santoro, and Slade Doucet. (Photo courtesy of Chris Lamke)
    Second place winners - L-R: Christopher Pitre, Marty Santoro, and Slade Doucet. (Photo courtesy of Chris Lamke)
  • Third place winners - L-R: Hunter Drouin, Marty Santoro, and Justin Threeton. (Photo courtesy of Chris Lamke)
    Third place winners - L-R: Hunter Drouin, Marty Santoro, and Justin Threeton. (Photo courtesy of Chris Lamke)
  • Keith Carmouche took home the ‘Big Bass’ title. He is pictured here with his incredible 10.45-lb catch at Chicot State Park. (Photo courtesy of Chris Lamke)
    Keith Carmouche took home the ‘Big Bass’ title. He is pictured here with his incredible 10.45-lb catch at Chicot State Park. (Photo courtesy of Chris Lamke)
    VILLE PLATTE – The Acosta Foundation successfully hosted its 4th annual bass fishing tournament on Saturday, April 25, at Chicot State Park. Anglers from across the region gathered for "Fishing for the Foundation," a day of competitive sportsmanship and community support. The friendly competition was fierce, but the father-son duo of Keith Carmouche and Ian Carmouche rose to the top, securing ...

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