Nov. 14, 2024

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. officials have announced the 2025 Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier Series presented by Lowrance schedule, and the slate features some of the hottest bass fisheries in America to give anglers the opportunity to qualify for the Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Lowrance and a shot at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour.

“We’re thrilled to unveil the 2025 Bass Nation tournament schedule, featuring an exciting lineup of iconic fisheries and new locations that will challenge and inspire our anglers,” said GL Compton, tournament manager for the B.A.S.S. Nation. “Each venue has been carefully chosen to showcase diverse fishing conditions and vibrant communities, providing opportunities for competition and camaraderie at every level. We can’t wait to see what this season holds and are looking forward to the unforgettable moments that lie ahead on the road to the championship.”

The 2025 season will kick off March 12-14 at Pickwick Lake in Florence, Ala. Pickwick hosted the 2022 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship, where Bassmaster Elite Series angler Will Davis Jr. won with 43 pounds, 8 ounces.

The qualifiers will then head west to Lake Eufaula in Eufaula, Okla., April 9-11. The St. Croix Bassmaster Opens presented by SEVIIN last visited Eufaula in June of 2024, where Easton Fothergill weighed in 52-8 over three days of competition to take the victory, and Nation anglers will find ample bassing opportunities on the largest lake in Oklahoma; the body of water covers 105,500 surface acres and features 800 miles of shoreline.

The third qualifier is scheduled for the James River in Richmond, Va., April 23-25, where Nation anglers will get a rare chance to compete on Virginia’s largest river. Although the James has hosted numerous Opens events in the past, there has not been a B.A.S.S. Nation event held there in more than 10 years.

The July 16-18 Lake Erie qualifier in Monroe, Mich., will be the last of the season and promises to provide anglers with ample opportunities for healthy limits.

“Explore Monroe is thrilled to host the B.A.S.S. Nation qualifier at Sterling State Park,” said Cody Cooper, director of event coordination and education for Explore Monroe. “This event highlights Monroe County’s exceptional outdoor recreation and the beauty of our Great Lakes shoreline. We can’t wait to welcome competitors and spectators alike for a memorable experience.”

Both individual B.A.S.S. Nation anglers and club members from each state will be able to enter national qualifier events, with the top finishers advancing to the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship. Additionally, club anglers will be able to qualify directly from their state tournaments to the championship.

The 2025 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship is slated for Oct. 22-25 on the familiar Upper Mississippi River in La Crosse, Wis., where anglers will target feisty smallmouth in current in pursuit of the $50,000 first-place cash prize that accompanies the title of B.A.S.S. Nation champion.

The Top 3 anglers from the overall standings will compete in the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour. Also, the winning angler will be named the Nation’s Best, punch their ticket to the 2026 Elite Series and enjoy the use of a fully rigged Nitro boat. The second- and third-place finishers and nonboater champion will each earn paid entry fees for all divisions of the St. Croix Bassmaster Opens presented by SEVIIN with the opportunity to qualify for the Elite Series.

For more information on registration, visit Bassmaster.com/b-a-s-s-nation.

2025 B.A.S.S. Nation Schedule

March 12-14                      Pickwick Lake                  Florence, Ala.

April 9-11                          Lake Eufaula                     Eufaula, Okla.

April 23-25                        James River                       Richmond, Va.

July 16-18                          Lake Erie                           Monroe, Mich.

 

2025 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship

Oct. 22-25                         Upper Mississippi River    La Crosse, Wis.

 

2024 Bassmaster Nation Series Title Sponsor: Mercury

2024 Bassmaster Nation Series Presenting Sponsor: Lowrance

2024 Bassmaster Nation Series Platinum Sponsor: Toyota
2024 Bassmaster Nation Series Premier Sponsors: Bass Pro Shops, Dakota Lithium, Humminbird, Mercury, Minn Kota, Nitro Boats, Power-Pole, Progressive Insurance, Ranger Boats, Rapala, Skeeter Boats, Yamaha
2024 Bassmaster Nation Series Supporting Sponsors: AFTCO, Daiwa, Garmin, Lew’s, Lowrance, Marathon, Triton Boats, VMC

2024 Bassmaster Nation Series Youth Sponsors: Seaguar, Shimano

About B.A.S.S.
B.A.S.S., which encompasses the Bassmaster tournament leagues, events and media platforms, is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport, providing cutting-edge content on bass fishing whenever, wherever and however bass fishing fans want to use it. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the organization’s fully integrated media platforms include the industry’s leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), TV show, radio show, social media programs and events. For more than 50 years, B.A.S.S. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing.

The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, St. Croix Bassmaster Opens Series presented by SEVIIN, Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier Series presented by Lowrance, Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Strike King Bassmaster High School Series, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Team Championship, Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series scored by TourneyX, Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour.

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