2027 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Harris Chain presented by Battery Tender

Date
January 28, 2027 – January 30, 2027
Lake
Harris Chain of Lakes
Hosted by
Bassmasters
Daily hours
07:00–15:00
Series
Turtlebox Bassmaster Opens - Division 1
Eligible species
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass
Minimum length
12 in / 30.5 cm
Fish limit
5
Prize money
$339,940
Entry fee
$2,000

Overview

2027 Turtlebox Bassmaster Opens Division 1 Stop #1 at the Harris Chain of Lakes (Leesburg, FL). Pro-only format with a $2,000 entry fee ($1,200 deposit + $800 balance due Dec. 29, 2026) and $51,195 first-place prize ($339,940 total purse). Forward-Facing Sonar (FFS) is PROHIBITED (NO FFS) for this event.

Rules

Division 1 Event #1 — Electronic Technology Rule: NO FORWARD-FACING SONAR (NO FFS). Key Dates: Registration opens Nov. 3–6, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CT; Balance due Dec. 29, 2026; Off-Limits begins Jan. 14, 2027 (10 days); Official Practice begins Jan. 24, 2027 (4 days); Competition Days: Jan. 28–30, 2027 (Full field Days 1–2, Top 10 Pros Day 3). 5-fish daily limit.

2027 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Harris Chain presented by Battery Tender — Lake, Boat Ramps & Weigh-in Location