American Fishing Tour Championship

Saturday, May 3 - Friday, May 9

Events

Promotional poster for the 2024 American Fishing Tour Championship at Dreher Island State Park, Prosperity, SC. Public weigh-ins on May 7 at 3 PM, May 8 at 3 PM, and May 9 at 2 PM. Features logos for American Bass Anglers and Lake Murray Country.

2024 American Fishing Tour Championship on Lake Murray

(This event was originally scheduled for October 6-11, but due to the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, it was rescheduled for May 3-9, 2025. Despite now taking place in 2025, this championship event is still part of the 2024 season, hence the year in the title.)

Dates: May 3-9, 2025
Location: Dreher Island State Park, 3677 State Park Rd., Prosperity, SC 29127

*Parking on Dreher Island is $3 (per adult), $1.50 (Adults 65 years and older), and $1 (Ages 6-15).

Competition Days
Wednesday, May 7 – Launch after flag ceremony, Weigh-In at 3 pm
Thursday, May 8 – Launch at Safe Daylight, Weigh-In at 3 pm
Friday, May 9 – Launch at Safe Daylight, Weigh-In at 2 pm

The 24th Annual ABA National Championship returns to Lake Murray, celebrating a legacy that began here in 2000. This premier event features weekend anglers competing for cash prizes and a new Caymas Boat. Anglers practice and compete, and the public is invited to watch and meet competitors.

What’s at Stake: Top anglers will vie for cash prizes, with the Champion and Angler of the Year each winning a new Caymas Boat with Mercury Marine outboard.

In 2000, Morris Sheehan, the new owner of the Military Bass Angler Association, rebranded the organization as American Bass Anglers and its tour as American Fishing Tour. That fall, ABA held its inaugural championship at Lake Murray, marking a significant milestone for weekend bass anglers across the country. This event was the humble beginning of a journey that has now spans 24 years.