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RMMC Series Qualifier #5 — Lake Okeechobee Bass Tournament
The Roland Martin Marine Center (RMMC) Series is the most-watched team bass circuit on Lake Okeechobee, and Qualifier #5 closes out the 2026 regular season on Saturday, October 10. Boats launch at safe light from the Clewiston City Ramp on the lake’s south shore and scatter across 730 square miles of Florida’s legendary Big O.
October is one of the best-kept secrets on Okeechobee. Water temperatures start sliding out of the summer highs, bass push back toward the outside grass lines and the eelgrass flats in Fisheating Bay, Observation Shoal and the Monkey Box come alive. If you want to watch big Florida-strain largemouth come to the scales, this is the weigh-in to catch.
What to Expect
- Two-angler team format, safe-light launch, afternoon weigh-in
- Live leaderboard and weigh-in coverage through the RMMC Series site
- Free to watch — spectators are welcome at the ramp
- Series points that feed into the December championship
Know Before You Go
- Registration deadline: noon EST the Friday before the event
- Launch: City Ramp, Clewiston, FL — arrive early, ramp parking fills
- Licenses: a Florida freshwater fishing license is required for anglers 16–64; buy online at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com
- Questions: Roland Martin Marine Center, (863) 983-3151
- Check current conditions: FWC Lake Okeechobee fishing forecast
Helpful Links
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, a boat ramp nearby, 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.