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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Top lures at Kentucky Lake Open 2026
Check out all the lures used by the Top 10 at the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley presented by Battery Tender!
Behind the scenes: Day 3 at Kentucky Lake
Go behind the scenes at a very rainy final weigh-in at the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley presented by Battery Tender!
Open: Day 3 weigh-in Kentucky Lake
See how the Top Opens anglers fared on the final day of the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley presented by Battery Tender!
Open: Knight wins Kentucky Lake
Clint Knight takes the win at the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley presented by Battery Tender with 62 pounds, 2 ounces.
Making moves with McCormick and Schroeder
It's been a rainy day on Kentucky Lake where the Top 10 are working to climb the leaderboard and take the title. See how it all unfolds on Bassmaster.com at the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley presented by Battery Tender!
Championship Friday begins at Kentucky Lake
Check out the final preparations anglers made before takeoff on Day 3 of the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley presented by Battery Tender.
Weigh-in: Day 2 at Kentucky Lake Open
See the images from Day 2 weigh-in at the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley presented by Battery Tender!
Behind the scenes: Day 2 at Kentucky Lake
Take a look at behind the scenes from Day 2 of the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley presented by Battery Tender!
McCormick pulls together strong Day 2 to lead Kentucky Lake
With a two-day total of 46 pounds, 13 ounces, Tristan McCormick moves to the top of the leaderboard and claims the Day 2 lead at the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley presented by Battery Tender.
Open: Out on Kentucky Lake
Go out on legendary Kentucky Lake as the Opens pros battle changing conditions on Day 2! Follow along several leaders, including Trey Schroeder, Riley Nielsen, Jack York, and more at the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley presented by Battery Tender!
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Open: Day 2 begins at Kentucky Lake
See the sights from takeoff on Day 2 at the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley presented by Battery Tender.
Weigh-in: Day 1 at Kentucky Lake Open
See the images from Day 1 weigh-in at the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley presented by Battery Tender.
