2023 Marathon Bassmaster Elite @ Lake Murray
The 2023 AFTCO Bassmaster Elite Fishing Series is April 20 – 23, 2023 on Lake Murray!
Lake Murray was selected from a list of national fishing destinations to serve as one of nine stops in the series. Anglers from around the country will compete for the title of Bassmaster Champion. The Bassmaster Elite series is one of the most viewed fishing tournaments on television, garnering an audience of over twelve million viewers. Coverage of the series can be found on FOX Sports channels and streaming services.
Thursday, April 20: Competition Day 1
7:00 AM – Take-off
3:00 PM – LIVE Weigh-in (Streaming Link)
Friday, April 21: Competition Day 2
7:00 AM – Take-off
3:00 PM – LIVE Weigh-in (Streaming Link)
Saturday, April 22: Competition Day 3 & Expo with Concert by Kristian Bush of Sugarland
7:00 AM – Take-off
12:00-5:00 PM – Expo
- 11:30-5:50 PM – Take the shuttle! Park at St. Peter Lutheran Church (900 Dreher Island Rd, Chapin, SC 29036) and shuttle to Dreher Island State Park. Parking on Dreher Island will be very limited.
- 11:30-5:30 PM – There will be 15- passenger shuttle vans at Dreher Island to help you get around.
Expo details: Enjoy booths/exhibits from SC DNR, The Gamecock Bass Fishing Team, Realtor-Cat Thornton, Big Lake Outdoors, Lews/Strike King fishing simulator, and many more. Come hungry and thirsty for Peak Drift Brewery, Big Boys BBQ & Sarah’s Rockin Kitchen food trucks. Exhibits from B.A.S.S. sponsors include the Toyota Experience, AFTCO, Power-Pole, Nitro Boats, Skeeter Boats, Ranger Boats, Yamaha Trailer Experience, Daiwa, Garmin, Demo rides from Nitro/Ranger/Mercury & Skeeter/Yamaha.
1:00 PM – Concert: Kristian Bush of Sugarland
Don’t miss the FREE Bassmasters Elite Series Concert with MULTI-PLATINUM-selling, two-time GRAMMY Award winner Kristian Bush!
About Kristian Bush:
Kristian Bush is known for being half of the record-breaking Country duo Sugarland. The Sevierville, TN native launched his professional music career in 1994 with the Folk-Rock duo Billy Pilgrim. Within the decade, Kristian moved on to form Sugarland with Jennifer Nettles. The pair, who released debut single “Baby Girl” in 2004 went on to chart five No. 1 hits and 12 Top 10 songs. His “Southern Gravity” solo debut in 2015 produced Top 20 hit “Trailer Hitch.” Kristian made a foray into television theme songs in 2016 with “Forever Now (Say Yes),” which he penned and performed for TLC’s popular show “Say Yes to the Dress.”
3:00 PM – LIVE Weigh-in (Streaming Link)
Sunday, April 23: Competition Day 4 & Expo
7:00 AM – Take-off
12:00-5:00 PM – Expo
- 11:30-5:30 PM – There will be 15- passenger shuttle vans at Dreher Island to help you get around.
Expo details: Enjoy booths/exhibits from SC DNR, The Gamecock Bass Fishing Team, Realtor-Cat Thornton, Big Lake Outdoors, Lews/Strike King fishing simulator, and many more. Come hungry and thirsty for Peak Drift Brewery, Big Boys BBQ & Sarah’s Rockin Kitchen food trucks. Exhibits from B.A.S.S. sponsors include the Toyota Experience, AFTCO, Power-Pole, Nitro Boats, Skeeter Boats, Ranger Boats, Yamaha Trailer Experience, Daiwa, Garmin, Demo rides from Nitro/Ranger/Mercury & Skeeter/Yamaha.
3:00 PM – LIVE Weigh-in (Streaming Link)
