Bassmasters Arriving & Rank Lake St. Clair Top 10 in U.S. for Bass

108 Pro-Elite’s start rolling in today for official practice around Lake St. Clair Monday-Wednesday.  The tournament to win the $100,000 first prize begins Thursday August 24 and ends Sunday August 27…. AND MORE BIG NEWS! Lake St. Clair has been voted in the top 10 again in the 6th annual Bassmaster Rankings for Best Bass Lake in the U.S.

August 10, 2017:  Lake St. Clair #9 overall in U.S. and #2 for the northeastern region!

The tournament is an exciting fun family event!  Watch their colorful boats come back to the beach, check out their vehicles, get autographs, and watch the weigh-ins at Lake St. Clair Metropark starting at 3:15 pm daily in Harrison Township.  You can also watch the weigh-ins live at https://www.bassmaster.com/video/bassmaster-elite-lake-st-clair-weigh

If you’re an early bird, witness the 100 boats pre-dawn launch & timed start at Lake St. Clair Metropark daily.

The tournament is far reaching and allows these professionals to fish Michigan, Ohio, and Ontario waters of Lake St. Clair, Detroit & St. Clair Rivers, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and all rivers, creeks and canals connected to these waters.

These professionals must bring in alive their 5 largest bass caught each day.  The 4-day combined weight total is the winner.  Current year to date angler rankings as of today can be viewed at ….

Also, while at Lake St. Clair Metropark with the family, first take part in the annual Voyageur Encampment Saturday & Sunday from 10am-4pm.   Discover the rich history of the Voyageurs during the Great Lakes Fur Trade Era.  Art, culture and lifestyle demonstrations, games, art and craft projects, storytelling, music, song and dance and more.

Bass, Brews, and BBQ Festival takes place during event Friday, Saturday, Sunday.  Click here for full schedule

Check out more Lake St. Clair events here for August!