Mt. Clemens, MI - Macomb County will once again play host to a major fishing tournament this summer, welcoming the Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament to Lake St. Clair Thursday, July 27 through Sunday, July 30.
The international event is invitation only for qualified individuals. It will feature 102 Elite Series anglers who will compete for a purse of over $771,000.
“Lake St. Clair is an incredible fishery,” said Eric Lopez, director of event operations, Bassmaster. “In fact, it ranked in the Top 10 (#7) on Bassmaster Magazine’s 2023 100 Best Bass Lakes list. There are so many options for our anglers, which makes for a more exciting tournament.”
“Our community is thrilled to welcome Bassmaster back to our waterways,” said County Executive Mark Hackel. “Residents of this area know that Lake St. Clair is a world-class fishery, and having this tournament here proves that to the rest of the region and the country. I’d like to wish all the visiting anglers well and I look forward to another successful tournament here in Macomb County.”
Competition days are scheduled for July 27-30 with daily takeoffs set for 7 a.m. ET at Brandenburg Park. Anglers will return for weigh-in starting at 3 p.m. Interested individuals are invited to visit the shoreline and fishing pier at Brandenburg Park to view the exciting event.
“Macomb County is always incredibly welcoming and gracious when the Bassmaster Elite Series comes to town,” said Lopez. “Previous events have seen huge crowds, and even when we were here in 2020, passionate fishing fans came out by boat and kayak to watch weigh-ins from the water in a responsible, socially-distanced manner.”
Bassmaster LIVE coverage begins Thursday and Friday mornings at 8 a.m. ET on Bassmaster.com, Tubi and the FOX Sports platforms while FS1 will broadcast live with the tournament leaders beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Fans and families alike can also attend the Bass, Brews and BBQ Festival being held at the park Friday, July 28 through Sunday, July 30, which will feature daily weigh-ins with anglers starting at 3 p.m. and fireworks on Friday night. Other activities include:
Friday, July 28
Noon - Midnight
- Bands
- 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. East Town Band
- 8 p.m. - Midnight Doin Time Band
- Food trucks open from Noon-Midnight.
- Kid zone open from 12-8 p.m.
- Vendor area open from Noon-10 p.m.
- Beverage tent open from Noon-Midnight
- Fireworks at 10 p.m.
Saturday, July 29
Noon - Midnight
- Bands
- 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Losing Six Band
- 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. The Gobies
- Cornhole Tournament at Noon
- Food trucks open from Noon-Midnight
- Kid zone open from Noon-8 p.m.
- Vendor area open from Noon-10 p.m.
- Beverage Tent open from Noon-Midnight
- If Friday fireworks are rained out, they will be held on Saturday
Sunday, July 30
Noon - 5 p.m.
- Bands
- Noon: Music provided by Bassmaster
- Food trucks open from Noon-5 p.m.
- Kid zone open from Noon-5 p.m.
- Vendor area open from Noon-5 p.m.
- Beverage tent open from Noon-5 p.m.
More details, including food truck information, parking, permitted items and other notes can be found at macombgov.org/bbbbq. Volunteers are still needed for the event in a variety of positions. Interested individuals can sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0949aba82da5f8c16-bass#/.
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