The St. Croix 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.
2025 Opens Schedule
Division 1
Clarks Hill Reservoir, Jan. 23-25 – Evans, Ga.
Tombigbee River, April 16-18 – Columbus, Miss.
Upper Chesapeake Bay, July 23-25 – North East, Md.
St. Lawrence River, July 31-Aug. 2 – Waddington, N.Y.
Division 2
Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Feb. 13-15 – Jasper, Texas
Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley, March 6-8 – Paris, Tenn.
Norfork Lake, April 3-5 – Mountain Home, Ark.
Leech Lake, Aug. 14-16 – Walker, Minn.
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Open: Weigh-in at Sam Rayburn
Check out how the weigh-in at the unique one-day event shortened by weather conditions. Each angler went all out today and brought in some solid weight at the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by SEVIIN.
Open: Behind the scenes at Sam Rayburn
Go behind the scenes at the 2025 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Lake presented by SEVIIN!
Open: Miller wins one-day shootout on Sam Rayburn
With 28 pounds, 10 ounces Chris Miller takes the win in the one-day shootout for the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by SEVIIN.
Open: Afternoon action at Rayburn
See the action from on the water at the 2025 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn presented by SEVIIN!
Yavorsky and Wieteha in action
Aaron Yavorsky and Matt Wieteha take on the 2025 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by SEVIIN, showcasing determination on the water.
On the water at Sam Rayburn Reservoir
Jimmy Washam, Mike McClelland, Doc Wootton, Trey Schroeder, and Rich Lowitzki hit the water at the 2025 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by SEVIIN.
Sam Rayburn Open begins
Experience Day 1 launch of the 2025 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by SEVIIN!
Open: Big bass expected in one-day Sam Rayburn shootout
Shake up the picture and hope for a big-bass mixture. Hear what the Opens anglers have to say about the one-day St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by SEVIIN.
High winds force Sam Rayburn Open to one-day competition
Due to severe weather threats and high winds forecast for Saturday, B.A.S.S. tournament officials have canceled Saturday’s competition day at the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by SEVIIN.
Open anglers predict who will qualify for 2026 Elites
See who the Opens anglers predict to make the 2026 Elite Series!
Baits to watch from Sam Rayburn practice
Check out what baits will be in play at Sam Rayburn. It's sure to be a slugfest even after Day 1 cancellation at the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by SEVIIN.
Rasmussen lands unicorn bass during practice at Sam Rayburn
Prior to arriving at Sam Rayburn for the St. Croix Bassmaster Open presented by SEVIIN this week, Adam Rasmussen thought the state of Alabama was his favorite state to fish...
Open: Day 1 cancelation shots
See the shots from takeoff before the official cancellation of Day 1 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by SEVIIN.