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.
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Flipping contest at Clarks Hill
Check out photos of the flipping contest that was held at Hadden Outdoors during the cancellation day at Clarks Hill. Both anglers and kids participated in the fun event as we await the start of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Clarks Hill Reservoir presented by SEVIIN.
Baits to play at Clarks Hill
The anglers wait out the cancellation day by showing off the baits to watch on Clarks Hill Reservoir. Be sure to stay tuned as the we kick off the Opens season on Friday at the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Clarks Hill Reservoir presented by SEVIIN.
Optimism still high despite cancelled day at Clarks Hill
While the Clarks Hill area dodged the worst of the winter storm that powered through the deep south early this week, enough snow fell (1-2 inches) Tuesday night and then...
Blog: Fogarty finding them in practice
Despite the less than ideal conditions for practice at Clarks Hill, Dylan Fogarty is finding some good ones. Fogarty will be looking to start off strong in the morning for Day 1 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Clarks Hill Reservoir presented by SEVIIN.
Icy roads force postponement of Bassmaster Open at Clarks Hill Reservoir
EVANS, Ga. — Due to unsafe and icy roads, Day 1 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Clarks Hill Reservoir presented by SEVIIN has been postponed to ensure the safety of anglers,...
2025 Div. 1 – Open #1 Roster
Pro Anglers As a service to the St. Croix Bassmaster Open anglers, fans and media, B.A.S.S. publishes on Bassmaster.com a roster of the anglers participating in each Bassmaster Open tournament. This list...
Snow day at the Clarks Hill Open
Take a walkabout with Bassmaster photographer Andy Crawford after snow covered East Georgia, where competition is set to begin tomorrow for the 2025 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Clarks Hill presented by SEVIIN.
Blog: Pollard battling snow and cold
John Pollard has seen some substantial snow along with the cold conditions. Pollard is still getting on some quality fish for the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Clarks Hill Reservoir presented by SEVIIN.
B.A.S.S. announces 2025 Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers schedule
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. has announced the schedule for the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers series, and the slate offers up three of the hottest fisheries in the country for anglers to...
Blog: Spaulding braving the cold and finding success
Mike Spaulding isn't letting the cold temperatures slow him down from finding fish.
Blog: Snow for Clarks Hill practice
Winter is in full force as anglers prepare for the first Open of the year at Clarks Hill Lake. Along with cold temperatures, some like Parker Mott are seeing snow.
Blog: Blanchette finding quality
Chris Blanchette, who guides for bass on nearby Lake Murray, SC with a nice Clark’s Hill 4.5 pound Spotted bass.
Daily Limit: New twists in Elite qualifying from Opens
Despite some twists and turns, expect even more nail-biting among those vying to fish the Bassmaster Elite Series. Winners of St. Croix Bassmaster Opens will still get Classic berths, and...
