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2016 Bassmaster Opens schedule

See all nine fisheries set for the Bassmaster Opens Series in 2016.

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Some of America’s best bass fishing waters will play host to competitors in the 2016 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens Series. The 10-month series will visit seven states and offer nine invitations to the Bassmaster Classic.
Some of America’s best bass fishing waters will play host to competitors in the 2016 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens Series. The 10-month series will visit seven states and offer nine invitations to the Bassmaster Classic.
Southern Open #1 - Kissimmee Chain of Lakes<BR>Kissimmee, Fla.<br>Jan. 28-30
Southern Open #1 – Kissimmee Chain of LakesKissimmee, Fla.Jan. 28-30
The Kissimmee Chain's Lake Toho has hosted 22 Bassmaster events including the Bassmaster Classic in 1977 and 2006. Chad Morgenthaler won a Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open title on the lake in 2015 with a weight of 52 pounds, 7 ounces.
The Kissimmee Chain’s Lake Toho has hosted 22 Bassmaster events including the Bassmaster Classic in 1977 and 2006. Chad Morgenthaler won a Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open title on the lake in 2015 with a weight of 52 pounds, 7 ounces.
Central Open #1 - Atchafalaya Basin<br>Morgan City, La.<br>Feb. 18-20
Central Open #1 – Atchafalaya BasinMorgan City, La.Feb. 18-20
The Atchafalaya Basin is a maze of bayous and natural lakes, and it is included in <em>Bassmaster</em> Magazine’s 2015 Best Bass Lakes list. The basin has hosted five previous Bassmaster events, including a 2009 Central Open.
The Atchafalaya Basin is a maze of bayous and natural lakes, and it is included in Bassmaster Magazine’s 2015 Best Bass Lakes list. The basin has hosted five previous Bassmaster events, including a 2009 Central Open.
Southern Open #2 - Smith Lake<br>Jasper, Ala.<br>March 31-April 2
Southern Open #2 – Smith LakeJasper, Ala.March 31-April 2
A deep, clear lake near Birmingham, Ala., Smith Lake is known for its huge spotted bass and outstanding topwater action. It has hosted seven Bassmaster events including three Southern Opens.
A deep, clear lake near Birmingham, Ala., Smith Lake is known for its huge spotted bass and outstanding topwater action. It has hosted seven Bassmaster events including three Southern Opens.
Southern Open #3 - Douglas Lake<br>Dandridge, Tenn.<br>May 19-21
Southern Open #3 – Douglas LakeDandridge, Tenn.May 19-21
Located in the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains, Douglas Lake will host its fourth Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open and ninth Bassmaster event when the Opens Series returns here in May.
Located in the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains, Douglas Lake will host its fourth Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open and ninth Bassmaster event when the Opens Series returns here in May.
Central Open #2 - Arkansas River<br>Muskogee, Okla.<br>June 2-4
Central Open #2 – Arkansas RiverMuskogee, Okla.June 2-4
The second Central Open of the year will mark the third time the Bassmaster Opens Series has visited the Arkansas River out of Muskogee, Okla. In 2014, local angler Mark Tyler earned an Open win on the Arkansas River weighing in 42 pounds, 14 ounces.
The second Central Open of the year will mark the third time the Bassmaster Opens Series has visited the Arkansas River out of Muskogee, Okla. In 2014, local angler Mark Tyler earned an Open win on the Arkansas River weighing in 42 pounds, 14 ounces.
Northern Open #1 - Oneida Lake<br>Syracuse, N.Y.<br>June 30-July 2
Northern Open #1 – Oneida LakeSyracuse, N.Y.June 30-July 2
Bassmaster ranked Oneida 40th among the nation’s top bass fisheries in 2015, and the lake has hosted 12 Bassmaster events. Boyd Duckett won the 2012 Elite Series finale on Oneida with 62-6, edging Randy Howell by just 6 ounces.
Bassmaster ranked Oneida 40th among the nation’s top bass fisheries in 2015, and the lake has hosted 12 Bassmaster events. Boyd Duckett won the 2012 Elite Series finale on Oneida with 62-6, edging Randy Howell by just 6 ounces.
Northern Open #2 - James River<br>Richmond, Va.<br>Aug. 18-20
Northern Open #2 – James RiverRichmond, Va.Aug. 18-20
The historic James River hosted three Bassmaster Classics in 1988, 1989 and 1990. In 2014, Alabama’s Randy Howell won the Bassmaster Classic after qualifying with an Open win on the James River in 2013.
The historic James River hosted three Bassmaster Classics in 1988, 1989 and 1990. In 2014, Alabama’s Randy Howell won the Bassmaster Classic after qualifying with an Open win on the James River in 2013.
Northern Open #3 - Lake Champlain<br>Plattsburgh, N.Y.<br>Sept. 22-24
Northern Open #3 – Lake ChamplainPlattsburgh, N.Y.Sept. 22-24
Lake Champlain is one of the pros’ favorite bass fisheries. The giant lake will host its fifth Open event in 2016, and it was recently ranked No. 14 on <em>Bassmaster</em> Magazine’s Best Bass Lakes list of 2015.
Lake Champlain is one of the pros’ favorite bass fisheries. The giant lake will host its fifth Open event in 2016, and it was recently ranked No. 14 on Bassmaster Magazine’s Best Bass Lakes list of 2015.
Central Open #3 - Red River<br>Shreveport/Bossier City, La.<br>Sept. 29-Oct. 1
Central Open #3 – Red RiverShreveport/Bossier City, La.Sept. 29-Oct. 1
The Red River hosted two enormously popular Bassmaster Classics in 2009 and 2012. Skeet Reese of Auburn, Calif., won in 2009, and Chris Lane of Guntersville, Ala., earned the 2012 Classic victory here.
The Red River hosted two enormously popular Bassmaster Classics in 2009 and 2012. Skeet Reese of Auburn, Calif., won in 2009, and Chris Lane of Guntersville, Ala., earned the 2012 Classic victory here.

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