2018 Opens schedule

For the 2018 season, the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens will undergo some exciting changes. First, here's a look at the eight venues representing the two divisions of the 2018 Opens Series.
For the 2018 season, the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens will undergo some exciting changes. First, here’s a look at the eight venues representing the two divisions of the 2018 Opens Series.
<h4>Eastern Open #1: Kissimmee Chain of Lakes</h4>
Kissimmee, Fla. — Feb. 1-3, 2018
Eastern Open #1: Kissimmee Chain of Lakes
Kissimmee, Fla. — Feb. 1-3, 2018
Total B.A.S.S. events hosted: 22, including 1977 and 2006 Classics<br>Bassmaster 100 Best Bass Lakes Rank: 11th, Southeastern Division, in 2017
Total B.A.S.S. events hosted: 22, including 1977 and 2006 ClassicsBassmaster 100 Best Bass Lakes Rank: 11th, Southeastern Division, in 2017
Most recent B.A.S.S. winner: Chad Morgenthaler (52-7), 2015 Bassmaster Southern Open, Jan. 15-17, 2015
Most recent B.A.S.S. winner: Chad Morgenthaler (52-7), 2015 Bassmaster Southern Open, Jan. 15-17, 2015
<h4>Central Open #1: Ross Barnett Reservoir</h4>Ridgeland, Miss. — March 1-3, 2018
Central Open #1: Ross Barnett ReservoirRidgeland, Miss. — March 1-3, 2018
Total B.A.S.S. events hosted: 18, including 1978 Classic<br>Bassmaster 100 Best Bass Lakes Rank: 9th, Southeastern Division, in 2016
Total B.A.S.S. events hosted: 18, including 1978 ClassicBassmaster 100 Best Bass Lakes Rank: 9th, Southeastern Division, in 2016
Most recent B.A.S.S. winner: 2017 Bassmaster Elite Series, Dustin Connell (64-13), April 27-30, 2017
Most recent B.A.S.S. winner: 2017 Bassmaster Elite Series, Dustin Connell (64-13), April 27-30, 2017
<h4>Central Open #2: Arkansas River</h4>Muskogee, Okla. — April 19-21, 2018
Central Open #2: Arkansas RiverMuskogee, Okla. — April 19-21, 2018
Total B.A.S.S. events hosted: 14
Total B.A.S.S. events hosted: 14
Most recent B.A.S.S. winner: 2016 Bassmaster Central Open, Skylar Hamilton (45-6), June 2-4, 2016
Most recent B.A.S.S. winner: 2016 Bassmaster Central Open, Skylar Hamilton (45-6), June 2-4, 2016
<h4>Eastern Open #2: Lake Norman</h4>Cornelius, N.C. — May 10-12, 2018
Eastern Open #2: Lake NormanCornelius, N.C. — May 10-12, 2018
Total B.A.S.S. events hosted: 11<br>Bassmaster 100 Best Bass Lakes Rank: 91st in 2013
Total B.A.S.S. events hosted: 11Bassmaster 100 Best Bass Lakes Rank: 91st in 2013
Most recent B.A.S.S. winner: 2014 Southern Open, Andy Montgomery (37-10), Oct. 2-4, 2014
Most recent B.A.S.S. winner: 2014 Southern Open, Andy Montgomery (37-10), Oct. 2-4, 2014
<h4>Central Open #3: Red River</h4>Shreveport, La. — June 14-16, 2018
Central Open #3: Red RiverShreveport, La. — June 14-16, 2018
Total B.A.S.S. events hosted: 21, including 2009 and 2012 Classics<br>Bassmaster 100 Best Bass Lakes Rank: 77th in 2015
Total B.A.S.S. events hosted: 21, including 2009 and 2012 ClassicsBassmaster 100 Best Bass Lakes Rank: 77th in 2015
Most recent B.A.S.S. winner: 2016 Bassmaster Central Open, Alton Jones Jr. (35-14), Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2016
Most recent B.A.S.S. winner: 2016 Bassmaster Central Open, Alton Jones Jr. (35-14), Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2016
<h4>Eastern Open #3: Lake Champlain</h4> Plattsburgh, N.Y — Aug. 2-4, 2018
Eastern Open #3: Lake Champlain Plattsburgh, N.Y — Aug. 2-4, 2018
Total B.A.S.S. events hosted: 20<BR>Bassmaster 100 Best Bass Lakes Rank: 5th, Northeastern Division, in 2017
Total B.A.S.S. events hosted: 20Bassmaster 100 Best Bass Lakes Rank: 5th, Northeastern Division, in 2017
Most recent Opens winner: 2016 Northern Open, Bryan Schmitt (59-13), September 21-23, 2016
Most recent Opens winner: 2016 Northern Open, Bryan Schmitt (59-13), September 21-23, 2016
Most recent B.A.S.S. Elite winner: 2017 Bassmaster Elite, Aaron Martens (58-12), July 27-30, 2017
Most recent B.A.S.S. Elite winner: 2017 Bassmaster Elite, Aaron Martens (58-12), July 27-30, 2017
<h4>Central Open #4: Logan Martin Lake</h4>Pell City, Ala. — Sept. 6-8, 2018
Central Open #4: Logan Martin LakePell City, Ala. — Sept. 6-8, 2018
Total B.A.S.S. events hosted: 7, including 1992, 1993 and 1997 Classics<br>Bassmaster 100 Best Bass Lakes Rank: 23rd, Southeastern Division, in 2017
Total B.A.S.S. events hosted: 7, including 1992, 1993 and 1997 ClassicsBassmaster 100 Best Bass Lakes Rank: 23rd, Southeastern Division, in 2017
Most recent B.A.S.S. winner: 2013 Bassmaster Southern Open, David Kilgore (46-8), May 16-18, 2013
Most recent B.A.S.S. winner: 2013 Bassmaster Southern Open, David Kilgore (46-8), May 16-18, 2013
<h4>Eastern Open #4: Douglas Lake</h4>Dandridge, Tenn. — Sept. 13-15, 2018
Eastern Open #4: Douglas LakeDandridge, Tenn. — Sept. 13-15, 2018
Total B.A.S.S. events hosted: 12<br>Bassmaster 100 Best Bass Lakes Rank:  56th in 2013
Total B.A.S.S. events hosted: 12Bassmaster 100 Best Bass Lakes Rank: 56th in 2013
Most recent B.A.S.S. winner:  2016 Bassmaster Southern Open, David Mullins (62-12), May 19-21, 2016
Most recent B.A.S.S. winner: 2016 Bassmaster Southern Open, David Mullins (62-12), May 19-21, 2016
2018 brings two divisions of four tournaments each and...
2018 brings two divisions of four tournaments each and…
...a whole new event, the Opens Championship! The field at the Opens championship is detailed <a href=
…a whole new event, the Opens Championship! The field at the Opens championship is detailed here.
The 2018 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens will test anglers on a variety of waters all culminating in the Championship, at a location to be announced later.
The 2018 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens will test anglers on a variety of waters all culminating in the Championship, at a location to be announced later.