The Turtlebox Bassmaster Opens is a series of tournaments that tier up to the Bassmaster Classic and the Bassmaster Elite Series. It is divided into two divisions with four tournaments in each division.
Click the links below for rules and other information about competing in the Opens.
2026 Opens Schedule
Division 1
• Jan. 29-31 — Kissimmee Chain (Kissimmee, Fla.) – NO FFS
• Apr. 1-3 — Lake Eufaula (Eufaula, Ala.) - FFS
• Apr. 30-May 2 — Lake Norman (Charlotte, N.C.) – NO FFS
• Aug. 20-22 — Lake Erie (Buffalo, N.Y.) – FFS
Division 2
• Feb. 19-21 — Sam Rayburn Reservoir (Jasper, Texas) - FFS
• Apr. 23-25 — Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees (Grove, Okla.) – NO FFS
• May 20-22 — Kentucky Lake (Paris, Tenn.) - FFS
• June 18-20 — Upper Mississippi River (La Crosse, Wis.) – NO FFS
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Big bites tell the story of Day 1 at Kissimmee Chain
Cody Stahl’s fate on Day 1 of the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kissimmee Chain presented by Battery Tender rested on the potential of an area that produced only three 1-pounders the final...
Opens: Day 1 weigh-in at Kissimmee Chain
Big bass showed up on Day 1 of the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at the Kissimmee Chain presented by Battery Tender. Take a look at the biggest bags weighed in.
Behind the Scenes: Day 1 at Kissimmee Chain
Check out photos from behind the scenes Day 1 at the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kissimmee Chain presented by Battery Tender!
On the water at beautiful Kissimmee Chain
There is no doubt the anglers at the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at the Kissimmee Chain presented by Battery Tender are enjoying both the scenic setting and the trophy-caliber bass the fishery is known for.
Kissimmee Chain showing out on Day 1
The first day of the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kissimmee Chain presented by Battery Tender has started with a bang! Cooler Florida conditions aren't stopping the pros from hanging on some giant bass!
Day 1 On the water action at Kissimmee
See the Day 1 on the water action for the first Open of the year at the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kissimmee Chain presented by Battery Tender.
Runnin’ and gunnin’ on Kissimmee Chain
Capture the intensity and excitement of the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kissimmee Chain presented by Battery Tender as our Open anglers race to their spots..
Open: Kelley’s 10-pounder at Kissimmee Chain
Jonathan Kelley's morning started with a bang as he boated an estimated 10-pounder on Day 1 of the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kissimmee Chain presented by Battery Tender.
Open: Day 1 begins at Kissimmee Chain
Take a look at the shots from the first Opens takeoff of the 2026 season at the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kissimmee Chain presented by Battery Tender.
Coldest air of the year has shallow bite frozen on Kissimmee Chain
There has been one constant complaint this week at the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kissimmee Chain presented by Battery Tender: “It’s cold!”
2026 Opens Division 1 boats
Check out the boats from the Opens Division 1! They will be taking off for the first time in 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kissimmee Chain presented by Battery Tender.
Registration for 2026 Bassmaster Open at Kissimmee
Take a look Inside registration for the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kissimmee Chain presented by Battery Tender as anglers get ready to take on the first Open of the year.
Daily Limit: Lachniet striving to earn master’s in B.A.S.S.
Switching his field of study from business to bass last year, Ryan Lachniet is hoping he makes an Elite grade this year. The 22-year-old from Gum Spring, Va., suspended work...
