The Bass Pro Shops amateur fishing tournament is coming to Lake St. Clair on Saturday, August 21st at the Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township. The event boasts 250 amateur teams competing for cash prizes.
In addition to the Lake St. Clair event, there are 8 regional qualifying events held nationwide. The top 40 teams from the regionals will advance to the Bass Pro Shops US Open National Championship held in November at Table Rock Lake in Missouri.
Registration is closed for the Lake St. Clair event, but spectators are welcome to visit Fan Village to watch the tournament. Proceeds from the event will benefit fisheries conservation and the future of fishing.
The top 40 teams of amateur fishers participating in the event will have a chance to win cash prizes including $50,000 for the first place team.
To learn more visit https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/usopen-qualifier5
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
Photo courtesy of Bass Pro Shops
