02/14/2024
Book your stay with us for the Bassmaster Elite Series Returns to Toledo Bend
Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament
Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament Returns to Toledo Bend
"For the first time since 2018, the Bassmaster Elite Series won’t be kicking off its season in Florida, opting instead to open its 2024 slate at the big-bass factory of Toledo Bend Reservoir on the Louisiana/Texas border Feb. 22-25, 2024.
The opener on Toledo Bend will take place out of Many, La., and will mark the 19th time B.A.S.S. has held a major event on the fishery that ranked sixth overall on Bassmaster Magazine’s annual 100 Best Bass Lakes list. The gigantic fishery, which covers 185,000 acres across two states, has topped the list of 100 Best Bass Lakes twice in the past (2015, 2016)." -B.A.S.S.
Keep up with this page to stay informed on the tournament and its events!
To view the full Elite Series 2024 schedule and read their announcement Press Release, click here.
Toledo Bend Lake Schedule of Events
Sunday, February 18
6:00pm Toledo Bend Baptist Ministries 'Meet the Anglers' at Siloam Baptist Church
Thursday, February 22nd
Day 1 of the Tournament - approximately 104 Anglers
7:00am Take-offs
3:00pm Weigh-ins
Friday, February 23rd
Day 2 of the Tournament - approximately 104 Anglers
7:00am Take-offs
3:00pm Weigh-ins
Saturday, February 24th
Day 3 of the Tournament - Top 52 Anglers
7:00am Take-offs
11:00am B.A.S.S. on the 'Bend Festival Opens
11am-12pm Taste of Toledo Bend - Zwolle Tamale Tasting & Cultural Demonstration
12pm-1pm Live Music by: Derrick Mclendon
1pm-1:30pm A salute to our Veterans, Active-duty, First Responders in attendance
1:30pm-2:30pm Live Music by: Grammy-Award Winning Louisiana Legend Wayne Toups
3:00pm Semi-final weigh-ins
5:30pm Day 1 of Festival closes/ Vendor booths close
Sunday, February 25th
Day 4 of the Tournament - Top 10 Anglers
7:00am Boats Launch
11:00am B.A.S.S. on the 'Bend Festival Opens
11:30am-12:30pm Live Music by: Spencer Brunson
12:30pm-2:30pm Live Music by: Joey Greer
3:00pm Championship Weigh-ins (1st place wins $100,000!)
5:30pm Festival Closes
*Note: Launch and weigh-in times are approximate*
B.A.S.S. on the 'Bend Festival: Local Vendors
Daniel's Lakeside Ventures, LLC Breakfast & Ice cream
Shannon's Butcher Block, LLC Brisket & Pulled Pork
Bub T's Tamale House Tamales
Big Meaux BBQ Seafood & Quesadillas
D'Alish Kitchen Cracklings & Gumbo
Vittles Galore Fair Foods
Toledo Bend Lake Association Toledo Bend Apparel & Accessories
Magnolia Key Real Estate Local Real Estate
First Choice Real Estate Local Real Estate
Murphy's Sweets, LLC Dessert
Bayou Beaux Beez Seasonings & Cakes
HoMinti Society INC. Hand-Crafted Items
Bayou Besties, LLC Freeze Dried Candy
U.S. Army Outdoors Information Booth
*Please note this is not the full menu items available from each
vendor*