Bassmaster Elite Series Pros On Lanier Feb. 14-17

B.A.S.S., the world’s largest fishing organization, will host the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Lanier, Feb. 14-17. The event is the second of nine regular-season Elite Series bass tournaments and is the first time for the Elite Series to visit the fishery.

The tournament pits 75 of the top bass anglers in the world against one another as they compete for the $100,000 first-place prize and valuable performance points toward qualifying for the 2020 Bassmaster Classic.

From watching the anglers’ boats take off from at 6:45 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14, through the family friendly Elite Series Outdoors Expo and semifinal and final weigh-ins at Coolray Park on Feb. 16-17, all activities are free and open to the public.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, Feb. 14
6:45 a.m.: The full field of 75 anglers launch on Lake Lanier from Laurel Park (3100 Old Cleveland Highway, Gainesville, GA 30506)
3:10 p.m.: Official weigh-in takes place at Laurel Park

Friday, Feb. 15
6:45 a.m.: The full field of 75 anglers launch on Lake Lanier from Laurel Park
3:10 p.m.: Official weigh-in takes place at Laurel Park

Saturday, Feb. 16
6:45 a.m.: The Top 35 anglers launch on Lake Lanier from Laurel Park
Noon: Bassmaster Elite Series Outdoors Expo opens
Noon-3 p.m.: Bassmaster Get Hooked on Fishing presented by Toyota and Shakespeare, featuring casting lessons, a kids’ fishing pond, Georgia DNR wildlife experts with live animals and other activities for youngsters
1-3 p.m.: Elite angler bass fishing clinics, Coolray Field (2500 Buford Dr., Lawrenceville, GA 30043)
1-3 p.m.: Angler Alley at Coolray Field, where fans can meet the Elite anglers
4:00 p.m.: Official weigh-in takes place at Coolray Field
Saturday is Military and First Responder Appreciation Day, offering free B.A.S.S. merchandise to fans with a military ID

Sunday, Feb. 17
6:45 a.m.: The Top 10 anglers launch on Lake Lanier from Laurel Park
Noon: Bassmaster Elite Series Outdoors Expo opens
Noon-3 p.m.: Bassmaster Get Hooked on Fishing presented by Toyota and Shakespeare
12:30-3 p.m.: Elite LIVE Watch Party at Coolray Field
1-3 p.m.: Peach State Cornhole Tournament at Coolray Field
4:00 p.m.: Official weigh-in takes place at Coolray Field
Sunday is B.A.S.S. Member Appreciation Day, providing a free Bassmaster cap to members who show their membership cards

Bassmaster Elite Series Outdoors Expo Activities:

• Take a demo ride of a Nitro, Skeeter or Triton boat
• See the latest from Toyota and win prizes
• Snap a selfie at the Academy Sports + Outdoors big chair
• Explore the Berkley/Abu Garcia Experience trailer and test your knot tying skills
• Join B.A.S.S. and buy official Bassmaster merchandise
• Win prizes and more from Carhartt
• Learn more about Yamaha, T-H Marine, Power-Pole and more
• Food and beverage vendors
• Kids’ activities