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Bassmaster Elite Series Season Opener 2027 — Lake Okeechobee

February 11, 2027 @ 6:30 am - February 14, 2027 @ 4:00 pm
Free for spectators

The 2027 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series opens its season on Lake Okeechobee, February 11–14. This is the marquee bass fishing event of the year in Okeechobee County: the full Elite field — the best professional bass anglers in the world — launching into the Big O for four days of competition, with the field cutting to the top anglers for Championship Sunday.

February is exactly when you want to be here. Florida-strain largemouth are staging and spawning in the shallow grass, sight-fishing conditions are at their best, and Okeechobee has a long history of producing enormous Elite Series bags. Expect national TV coverage, a packed launch and a serious crowd at the scales.

What to Expect

  • Four days of competition, Thursday through Sunday, with daily takeoff and weigh-in
  • The full Bassmaster Elite Series field on one of the most famous bass fisheries in America
  • Free public access to takeoff and weigh-in — no ticket required
  • Live coverage on Bassmaster LIVE and FS1
  • Sponsor expo and autograph opportunities at the weigh-in site

Know Before You Go

  • Takeoff and weigh-in site: to be announced by B.A.S.S. — check Bassmaster.com closer to the event
  • Takeoff: usually around safe light; weigh-ins run mid-afternoon
  • Best spectating: get to the ramp 30 minutes before takeoff, and arrive early on Championship Sunday
  • On the water: if you plan to fish the same week, expect heavy traffic and give competitors room
  • Lodging: tournament week books out across the whole lake — reserve well in advance
  • Fishing license: required for anglers 16–64 — GoOutdoorsFlorida.com

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Where to Stay

Lake Okeechobee RV Park at 6070 Highway 441 SE in Okeechobee puts you on the water and minutes from the action. Full-hookup RV sites under mature shade trees, waterfront bungalows, boat storage, air-conditioned bathhouses, laundry, free Wi-Fi and a dog park. Event weekends fill fast — see ways to stay, check seasonal rates or call (561) 914-7463 to reserve.

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