Runnin’ and gunnin’ on Lake Champlain

106 of the nation's top anglers are runnin' and gunnin' on world famous Lake Champlain. It's going to be a slugfest and we're sure to see a dramatic finish at the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Bass Pro Shops!

EQ: Day 1 kicks off at Lake Champlain

See the sights from takeoff on Day 1 of the 2025 Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Bass Pro Shops.

Registration for Elite Qualifier at Lake Champlain

Anglers are gathered at Lake Champlain to check in for the 2025 Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Bass Pro Shops, gearing up for a week of competition on one of the Northeast’s premier bass fisheries.

Big bass of 2025 Elite Series

Dreams of big bass turned into reality with monster bags, Century Club belts and the heaviest fish in decade.

Who’s in the first Bassmaster EQ event?

Check out photos of the 106 Elite Qualifier anglers fighting for the Top 10 and an Elite Series invitation. The field is made up of the Top 50 anglers from the two Opens divisions and any Elite Series angler trying to qualify for the Classic, next Elite season or just to fish. Stay tuned as the first of three EQ events kicks off at the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Bass Pro Shops!

Truck tours: Kristine Fischer

Take a truck tour with Kristine Fischer and see what it’s like to travel the country for the 2025 St. Croix Bassmaster Opens.

Evolution Fishing Ballistix Trays in action

Inside Elite Boats: Cody Meyer

Take a tour of Bassmaster Elite Series pro Cody Meyer's boat he ran during the 2025 season.

Cody Meyer’s flat-sided crankbait box

Take a look at Elite Series pro Cody Meyer's flat-sided crankbait box and the variety of colors he uses for different situations.

Photos: 2026 Opens schedule

The stage is set for 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Opens season as anglers will compete in the two-division format that spans across eight different states.