Bassmaster Elite Series

A look back at the best moments of 2021.

The 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series kicked off the season in Florida with back-to-back events at the St. Johns River and Harris Chain of Lakes.

After nine regular-season events, points are finalized and the MVP, aka Angler of the Year, is decided. Also, a closely contested Rookie of the Year race is decided and awarded.

Hank Cherry looked to go back-to-back on the biggest stage and win the 2021 Bassmaster Classic in Texas. Bassmaster breaks down one of the most grueling events in the sport.

Every year, one fishing event stands out bigger than any other. The Bassmaster Classic trophy creates legendary anglers who are fortunate enough to win. Bassmaster previews what to expect in the Championship event in March.

The Bassmaster Elite Series heads to New York and South Dakota for a portion of the schedule where smallmouth bass dominate the storylines.

The year-long points race on the Bassmaster Elite Series culminates at the final event of the season in Wisconsin, watch Brandon Palaniuk end his history-making season.

Every year, the best semi-pro fishermen in the world compete in the Bassmaster Opens in hopes of qualifying for the Bassmaster Elite Series professional tour and for the biggest event in the sport, the Bassmaster Classic.

In 2023, professional fishing's most coveted tournament heads to Knoxville, TN, where 55 of the best fishermen in the world compete on the Tennessee River.

The 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series features a 9-tournament schedule across the country. The first three events take place in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina at three renowned lakes.

The 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series features a 9-tournament schedule across the country. The final three events wrap up the year in Michigan and New York, where trophy-sized smallmouth bass will be caught by the best fishermen in the world.

The path to qualify for the top-level Elite Series happens at the nine-event Bassmaster Opens. Watch anglers across the world compete to make the next step in the sport of bass fishing.