The Turtlebox Bassmaster Opens is a series of tournaments that tier up to the Bassmaster Classic and the Bassmaster Elite Series. It is divided into two divisions with four tournaments in each division.
Click the links below for rules and other information about competing in the Opens.
2026 Opens Schedule
Division 1
• Jan. 29-31 — Kissimmee Chain (Kissimmee, Fla.) – NO FFS
• Apr. 1-3 — Lake Eufaula (Eufaula, Ala.) - FFS
• Apr. 30-May 2 — Lake Norman (Charlotte, N.C.) – NO FFS
• Aug. 20-22 — Lake Erie (Buffalo, N.Y.) – FFS
Division 2
• Feb. 19-21 — Sam Rayburn Reservoir (Jasper, Texas) - FFS
• Apr. 23-25 — Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees (Grove, Okla.) – NO FFS
• May 20-22 — Kentucky Lake (Paris, Tenn.) - FFS
• June 18-20 — Upper Mississippi River (La Crosse, Wis.) – NO FFS
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Jerkbaits and minnow rigs dominated the prespawn lineup of top baits.
Behind the scenes: Day 3 at Sam Rayburn
It was a busy final weigh-in at the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by Battery Tender. Check out all of the behind the scenes action!
Weigh-in: Day 3 at Sam Rayburn
Check out all of the giant largemouth caught on the final day of the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by Battery Tender.
South rewrites Opens history with victory at Sam Rayburn
Winnsboro, Texas pro Pake South has won the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by Battery Tender with a three-day total of 96 pounds, 15 ounces, the heaviest winning weight ever in Bassmaster Open competition.
Behnke and Hamlin dueling on Championship Saturday
Andrew Behnke and Ryland Hamlin are on a spot with giants! They are looking to climb the leaderboard at the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by Battery Tender!
Championship Saturday with Pake South
Watch Pake South catch a monster bag on Day 3 of the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by Battery Tender.
Open: Day 3 begins on Sam Rayburn
See the top Opens anglers head out on the final day of the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by Battery Tender.
Weigh-in: Day 2 at Sam Rayburn
See how the Opens anglers fared on Day 2 of the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by Battery Tender!
Behind the scenes: Day 2 at Sam Rayburn
Go behind the scenes of Day 2 of the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by Battery Tender!
Open: South’s adjustments deliver lead at Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn
Texas pro Pake South has taken the lead on Day 2 of the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by Battery Tender with a total of 62 pounds, 5 ounces.
