Chris Johnston
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Biography
Hometown: Otonabee, Ontario, Canada
Birthdate: 7/13/1989
Years as a full-time pro angler: 10
Signature technique/strength: Sight fishing and power fishing
Home waters: St. Lawrence River
Favorite place to fish: Lake Ontario
Career highlights: Chris kicked off his Elite Series career with two second-place finishes in his rookie year. In 2020, Chris became the first Canadian to capture an Elite title. Chris followed this history-making win with another in 2024, becoming the first Canadian to earn Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year honors. He made history again in 2025, becoming the first Canadian to earn back-to-back Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year honors.
Did you know: Chris turned down an opportunity to play hockey professionally after earning a spot on the Knoxville (Tenn.) Ice Bears hockey team.
Birthdate: 7/13/1989
Years as a full-time pro angler: 10
Signature technique/strength: Sight fishing and power fishing
Home waters: St. Lawrence River
Favorite place to fish: Lake Ontario
Career highlights: Chris kicked off his Elite Series career with two second-place finishes in his rookie year. In 2020, Chris became the first Canadian to capture an Elite title. Chris followed this history-making win with another in 2024, becoming the first Canadian to earn Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year honors. He made history again in 2025, becoming the first Canadian to earn back-to-back Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year honors.
Did you know: Chris turned down an opportunity to play hockey professionally after earning a spot on the Knoxville (Tenn.) Ice Bears hockey team.
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