Bassmaster Elite Series

The 2023 AFTCO Bassmaster Elite Fishing Series is April 20 – 23, 2023 on Lake Murray!

Lake Murray was selected from a list of national fishing destinations to serve as one of nine stops in the series. Anglers from around the country will compete for the title of Bassmaster Champion. The Bassmaster Elite series is one of the most viewed fishing tournaments on television, garnering an audience of over twelve million viewers. Coverage of the series can be found on FOX Sports channels and streaming services.

Thursday, April 20: Competition Day 1

7:00 AM – Take-off

3:00 PM – LIVE Weigh-in (Streaming Link)

Friday, April 21: Competition Day 2

7:00 AM – Take-off

3:00 PM – LIVE Weigh-in (Streaming Link)

Saturday, April 22: Competition Day 3 & Expo with Concert by Kristian Bush of Sugarland

7:00 AM – Take-off

12:00-5:00 PM – Expo

• • • 11:30-5:50 PM – Take the shuttle! Park at St. Peter Lutheran Church (900 Dreher Island Rd, Chapin, SC 29036) or Lowes Foods of Chapin (1419 Chapin Rd, Chapin, SC 29036) and shuttle to Dreher Island State Park. Parking on Dreher Island will be very limited.
    • 11:30-5:30 PM – There will be 15- passenger shuttle vans at Dreher Island to help you get around.

Join in the angling fun at the family-friendly FREE Community Expo, April 22-23 from 12-5 PM at Dreher Island State Park. Enjoy booths/exhibits from SC DNR, The Gamecock Bass Fishing Team, Realtor-Cat Thornton, Big Lake Outdoors, Lews/Strike King fishing simulator, Peak Drift Brewery, and many more. Come hungry and thirsty for Big Boys BBQ, Moes, and Sarah’s Rockin’ Kitchen food trucks. Exhibits from B.A.S.S. sponsors include the Toyota Experience, AFTCO, Power-Pole, Nitro Boats, Skeeter Boats, Ranger Boats, Yamaha Trailer Experience, Daiwa, Garmin, Demo rides from Nitro/Ranger/Mercury & Skeeter/Yamaha.

1:00 PM – Concert: Kristian Bush of Sugarland

Don’t miss the FREE Bassmasters Elite Series Concert with MULTI-PLATINUM-selling, two-time GRAMMY Award winner Kristian Bush!

About Kristian Bush:
Kristian Bush is known for being half of the record-breaking Country duo Sugarland. The Sevierville, TN native launched his professional music career in 1994 with the Folk-Rock duo Billy Pilgrim. Within the decade, Kristian moved on to form Sugarland with Jennifer Nettles. The pair, who released debut single “Baby Girl” in 2004 went on to chart five No. 1 hits and 12 Top 10 songs. His “Southern Gravity” solo debut in 2015 produced Top 20 hit “Trailer Hitch.” Kristian made a foray into television theme songs in 2016 with “Forever Now (Say Yes),” which he penned and performed for TLC’s popular show “Say Yes to the Dress.”

3:00 PM – LIVE Weigh-in (Streaming Link)

Sunday, April 23: Competition Day 4 & Expo

7:00 AM – Take-off

12:00-5:00 PM – Expo

• • • 11:30-5:30 PM – There will be 15- passenger shuttle vans at Dreher Island to help you get around.

Join in the angling fun at the family-friendly FREE Community Expo, April 22-23 from 12-5 PM at Dreher Island State Park. Enjoy booths/exhibits from SC DNR, The Gamecock Bass Fishing Team, Realtor-Cat Thornton, Big Lake Outdoors, Lews/Strike King fishing simulator, Peak Drift Brewery, and many more. Come hungry and thirsty for Big Boys BBQ, Moes, and Sarah’s Rockin’ Kitchen food trucks. Exhibits from B.A.S.S. sponsors include the Toyota Experience, AFTCO, Power-Pole, Nitro Boats, Skeeter Boats, Ranger Boats, Yamaha Trailer Experience, Daiwa, Garmin, Demo rides from Nitro/Ranger/Mercury & Skeeter/Yamaha.

3:00 PM – LIVE Weigh-in (Streaming Link)

Lake Murray Country is where a Bassmaster champion will be crowned and a key stop in the series for Elite pros competing for the title of “Progressive Insurance Bassmaster Angler of the Year”, as well as “Rookie of the Year.” The Bassmaster Elite Series is a stepping stone to the coveted “Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota”.