B.A.S.S. Report
B.A.S.S. announced this week that the 2027 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour will be held March 19-21, 2027, in Greenville, S.C., with tournament competition taking place on Lake Hartwell.
This will mark the fifth time the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing has visited the lake, setting the record for the most visits to a single venue in the history of the world championship and further cementing the reservoir’s reputation as one of the sport’s premier championship fisheries. Hartwell previously hosted the Classic in 2008, 2015, 2018 and 2022, producing some of the most memorable finishes in Classic history.
Past Classic champions on Lake Hartwell include Alton Jones, who won the 2008 Classic with 49 pounds, 7 ounces; Casey Ashley, who captured the 2015 title with 50-1; Jordan Lee, who earned the second of his two Classic victories in 2018 with 47-1; and Jason Christie, who claimed the 2022 championship with a winning total of 54-0.
“Lake Hartwell has consistently delivered elite-level competition and dramatic moments on bass fishing’s biggest stage, while Greenville and the surrounding Upstate region have proven to be outstanding hosts for anglers and fans alike,” said B.A.S.S. CEO Chase Anderson. “The combination of a world-class fishery, an engaged fan base and strong community partnerships makes the area an ideal setting for the 2027 championship.”
The Bassmaster Classic was last held in Greenville in 2022, when the event drew an estimated 154,932 fans throughout Classic week, including weigh-ins, the Bassmaster Classic Expo and associated events, which generated more than $25.5 million in economic impact. That turnout ranked among the largest in Classic history and reinforced Greenville’s standing as a premier destination for major outdoor sporting events.
“The Bassmaster Classic shows how tourism can be a true community engine — supporting jobs, local businesses and the quality of life our residents enjoy every day,” said Heath Dillard, President & CEO of VisitGreenvilleSC. “It’s a reflection of strong partnerships, incredible natural assets and a region that knows how to come together to host a world-class event.”
The Bassmaster Classic is the most prestigious event in professional bass fishing, featuring the world’s top anglers competing for the sport’s most coveted title and a $300,000 first-place prize. In addition to on-the-water competition, Classic week will include the Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo, fan festivals, sponsor activations and community events throughout Greenville and the Lake Hartwell region.
“The Bassmaster Classic is the most prestigious bass tournament in the world.,” said Neil Paul, Executive Director of Visit Anderson. “To be able to host this event once in your community is a tremendous honor, but to be the first fishery in the world to host the Bassmaster Classic five times tells a tremendous story. First, it speaks to the strength of the fishery and the quality of your facilities. With Green Pond Landing, we have a world class facility in our community and the credit for that goes directly to the leadership of Anderson County.”
Additional details regarding tournament takeoff locations, weigh-in venues and fan activities will be announced at a later date. For more information on the Bassmaster Classic, including historical results and updates, visit Bassmaster.com.
VisitGreenvilleSC and Visit Anderson will host this event.