The St. Croix 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.
2025 Opens Schedule
Division 1
Clarks Hill Reservoir, Jan. 23-25 – Evans, Ga.
Tombigbee River, April 16-18 – Columbus, Miss.
Upper Chesapeake Bay, July 23-25 – North East, Md.
St. Lawrence River, July 31-Aug. 2 – Waddington, N.Y.
Division 2
Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Feb. 13-15 – Jasper, Texas
Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley, March 6-8 – Paris, Tenn.
Norfork Lake, April 3-5 – Mountain Home, Ark.
Leech Lake, Aug. 14-16 – Walker, Minn.
The Latest
Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley could see ‘absolutely perfect’ water conditions
PARIS, Tenn. — John Garrett finished fourth in the FXR Pro Fish Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River, but he wasn’t surprised when, an hour later, he was asked to shift his attention...
Opens’ Jaden Parrish fined
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. officials announced today that Jaden Parrish has been fined after it was determined he had violated “Rule 3 PRACTICE AND COMPETITION (iv) concerning solicitation of information”...
Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Pickwick Lake relocates to Wheeler Lake
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —After confirming a tournament scheduling conflict with the Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Pickwick Lake Oct. 2-4, B.A.S.S. tournament officials have announced the event will relocate to Wheeler Lake...
Hackney thinks St. Johns is “scary” now
Greg Hackney doesn’t have a win on the St. Johns River, but he’s been consistently as good here as anyone in Elite Series history.
The importance of offseason fishing
When the Bassmaster Opens ended last autumn, it marked the beginning of my offseason. A lot of pros take advantage of the break by sitting back, bow hunting and enjoying...
Roku becomes the streaming hub of Bassmaster tournaments
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Audiences can soon hook free access to live coverage of Bassmaster professional bass fishing tournaments thanks to a new streaming rights partnership between Roku, America’s No. 1 TV streaming...
At the junction of youth and humility
Life tried to land a right-hook on Toyota Bonus Bucks pro Easton Fothergill a few years ago. Not only did he dodge it; he landed an even stronger counterpunch showcasing...
Open: Weigh-in at Sam Rayburn
Check out how the weigh-in at the unique one-day event shortened by weather conditions. Each angler went all out today and brought in some solid weight at the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by SEVIIN.
Open: Behind the scenes at Sam Rayburn
Go behind the scenes at the 2025 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Lake presented by SEVIIN!
Open: Miller wins one-day shootout on Sam Rayburn
With 28 pounds, 10 ounces Chris Miller takes the win in the one-day shootout for the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by SEVIIN.
Open: Afternoon action at Rayburn
See the action from on the water at the 2025 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn presented by SEVIIN!
Yavorsky and Wieteha in action
Aaron Yavorsky and Matt Wieteha take on the 2025 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by SEVIIN, showcasing determination on the water.
On the water at Sam Rayburn Reservoir
Jimmy Washam, Mike McClelland, Doc Wootton, Trey Schroeder, and Rich Lowitzki hit the water at the 2025 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by SEVIIN.
