Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) has announced Lake Murray marks one of the nine stops on the map for the 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series. B.A.S.S. has visited Lake Murray nine times for major events since 1991, but its most recent trip to the 50,000-acre Saluda River fishery was in 2011. The series will set up shop on Lake Murray, April 20-23, 2023.
“We know Lake Murray will deliver a challenging event to the professional anglers and the final weights will be strong,” said Miriam Atria, CCLMC President/CEO.
The B.A.S.S. Elite Series schedule includes nine regular-season events in seven states. Along the tournament trail, these talented anglers will battle each other — and big bass — for the prestigious titles of: Progressive Insurance Bassmaster Angler of the Year, Falcon Rods Rookie of the Year, and Elite Series champion.
B.A.S.S. CEO Chase Anderson lauded the schedule as another great opportunity for the best professional anglers in the world to showcase their talents in diverse and exceptional fisheries.
“The 2023 Elite Series schedule allows us to visit multiple regions — including fisheries where we haven’t been in many years — to celebrate fishing fans and our great sport,” Anderson said. “Anglers are tested in a variety of environments, truly battling for the right to call themselves the Angler of the Year or Rookie of the Year. And, of course, for approximately 40 of those anglers, the nine Elite Series tournaments are the pathway to fulfill a dream and compete on the biggest stage in sportfishing — the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic.”
More than 12.5 million viewers watched Bassmaster coverage on the FOX networks and, once again, fans can catch all nine Bassmaster Elite Series events as well as Bassmaster Classic live television coverage on the FOX Sports platforms. For complete coverage of the Elite Series, visit Bassmaster.com.
“The public will want to come out and enjoy the Outdoor Expo at Dreher Island. Stay tuned to LakeMurrayCountry.com for all event details of the Bassmaster Elite Series in April,” said Vickie Davis, CCLMC VP of Special Events and Funding.
Photo Credit: B.A.S.S
