The Bassmaster Elite Series will be returning to Palatka Riverfront Park to jumpstart the 2025 season!

Feb. 20-23
St. Johns River
Palatka, FL

Tournament Information

Takeoffs

7 a.m. EST
Palatka City Dock & Boat Ramp
319 Memorial Pkwy
Palatka, FL
Directions

Weigh-Ins

3 p.m. EST
Palatka Riverfront Park
2000 Memorial Parkway
Palatka, FL 32177
Directions

FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY Weekend Expo in conjunction with the Azalea Festival!

Palatka Riverfront Park
2000 Memorial Parkway
Palatka, FL 32177

Opening at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 & Sunday, Feb. 23

Featuring exhibits from B.A.S.S. sponsors and partners including:

  • Toyota – Register to win a prize, and free gifts for Toyota owners. You can also check out their Bonus Bucks program. Toyota is the only truck that pays you to fish.
  • Dakota Lithium display
  • Nitro Boats display
  • Power-Pole – See all the items under their umbrella and find which product you need to take your boat to the next level.
  • Ranger Boats display
  • Yamaha – Check out the newest engines at the Yamaha trailer. While you are there, win free prizes and chat with Yamaha anglers.
  • Daiwa – Test the latest in Daiwa reels and check out the retailer that will be selling Daiwa products.
  • Garmin – Multiple displays as well as a trained professional to help you with all your electronics questions.
  • Nitro/Ranger/Mercury demo rides
  • Skeeter/Yamaha demo rides
  • Power-Pole Total Boat Control demo rides – use their new trolling motor as well as all the other Power Pole products available.
  • Island Optics
  • Shop for official Bassmaster gear!

Saturday is Military and First Responder Appreciation Day! Show your military ID to the Bassmaster DJ and get a free Bassmaster hat! Limited to the first 100 people.

Sunday is B.A.S.S. Member Appreciation Day! Show your B.A.S.S. member card to the Bassmaster DJ and get a free Bassmaster hat! Limited to the first 100 people.

Azaela Festival!

  • Interactive activities, vendors, and demonstrations
  • Kids’ activities
  • Food trucks
  • Beer tents
  • Live music at Velchoff’s Corner (restaurant and bar) Thurs. – Sun., 5 to 9 p.m.

All times and activities are subject to change.