Bassmaster Elite finale set for Aug. 27-30 on St. Lawrence River
The 2026 Lowrance Bassmaster Elite tournament is scheduled for Aug. 27-30, with 98 anglers competing initially from Clayton Harbor Municipal Marina.
By the ClickNNY Sports Desk
The 2026 Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at the St. Lawrence River is scheduled for Aug. 27-30, with daily launches at 7 a.m. from Clayton Harbor Municipal Marina and weigh-ins at 3 p.m.
The field will begin with 98 anglers, with the top 50 advancing after the first two days and 10 competing on the final day. The winner will receive $100,000 and automatic qualification for the 2027 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic. The tournament also will decide the Bassmaster Angler of the Year and Elite Series Rookie of the Year standings.
The event is hosted by the 1000 Islands Clayton Chamber of Commerce. Live coverage is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. on Bassmaster.com during the first two days, with FS1 carrying live coverage from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday before coverage returns to Bassmaster.com.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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