Date and Time
Thursday Aug 15, 2024 Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Location
Waddington, NY
Contact Information
LOCAL LIAISON: STLC Chamber - Tourism & Events Manager, Kathryn Puleo; Kathryn@SLCchamber.org
Description
HUMMINBIRD BASSMASTER ELITE AT ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
2024 BASSMASTER ELITE SERIES
The Bassmaster Elite Series will be returning to Whitaker Park in Waddington, NY on August 15-18, 2024. The Bassmaster Elite Series is the highest level of professional bass fishing tournaments. Competitors must qualify for the series through the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens or the B.A.S.S. Nation, and anglers who are already on the Elite Series must re-qualify each year by maintaining enough points throughout the season. This tournament will be the last Bassmaster event of the 2024 season and will crown the winner the Tournament Champion, Angler of the Year and Rookie of the Year! For more information visit: www.bassmaster.com/elite.
Take-off/Competition
Daily launch at 7:00am from Whittaker Park
Daily weigh-ins at 3:10pm
- Thursday-Friday: Full field of 103 Anglers
- Saturday: Cut to Top 50 Anglers
- Sunday: Top 10 Anglers
The 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series will include limited capacity at Whitaker Park and a variety of fun entertainment throughout the weekend at the Park and Downtown Waddington.
OUTDOOR SPORTS SHOWCASE
On Saturday, August 17th and Sunday August 18th, join us at Whitaker Park from 11am - 3pm for a free family festival highlighting outdoor recreation. Stay for the weigh-in at 3:10pm. The Outdoor Sports Showcase will include interactive activities, vendors and demonstrations. Visitors of all ages will enjoy learning about sporting opportunities in St. Lawrence County, testing new equipment and trying out techniques with the experts. For more information on The Showcase and access to download vendor applications - CLICK HERE!
MEDIA LINKS
B.A.S.S. Announces 2024 Elite Schedule with Nine Events in Six States
Major League Fishing Announces Roster for Bass Pro Tour
Support of this tournament also brought to you by the Village of Waddington, St. Lawrence County and several sponsors!
The tournament and all associated festivities are being planned to ensure the safety of athletes, staff and guests.