2027 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at St. Marys River presented by Battery Tender

Date
June 23, 2027 – June 25, 2027
Lake
St. Marys River
Hosted by
Bassmasters
Daily hours
06:30–14:30
Series
Turtlebox Bassmaster Opens - Division 2
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 2 Finale (Stop #4) at the St. Marys River (Sault Ste. Marie, MI). Pro-only format with a $2,000 entry fee ($1,200 deposit + $800 balance due May 25, 2027) and $51,195 first-place prize ($339,940 total purse). Forward-Facing Sonar (FFS) is PERMITTED for this event.

Rules

Division 2 Event #4 (Finale) — Electronic Technology Rule: FORWARD-FACING SONAR PERMITTED (FFS Allowed). Key Dates: Registration opens Nov. 3–6, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CT; Balance due May 25, 2027; Off-Limits begins Jun. 9, 2027 (10 days); Official Practice begins Jun. 19, 2027 (4 days); Competition Days: Jun. 23–25, 2027 (Wed–Fri; Full field Days 1–2, Top 10 Pros Day 3). Top 50 Division 2 pros in final points advance to the 2027 Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers.

2027 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at St. Marys River presented by Battery Tender — Lake, Boat Ramps & Weigh-in Location