The 2017 B.A.S.S. Nation Regionals will take place at three diverse locations across the United States, highlighting the widespread appeal of competitive bass fishing. These events will be held at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri, Lake Shasta in California, and Upper Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, offering participants the opportunity to fish in a variety of unique environments.
The first regional event will be hosted at Lake of the Ozarks in Osage Beach, Missouri, from April 5-7, 2017. This location is not only a popular tourist attraction but also a renowned fishery, particularly during this time of year.
Two weeks later, the Western Regional will be held at Lake Shasta in Redding, California, from April 19-21, 2017. Known for its spotted bass fishery, Lake Shasta, California’s largest reservoir, provides anglers with the chance to catch some impressive fish amidst the stunning backdrop of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
The final regional event of the season will take place at Upper Chesapeake Bay in North East, Maryland, from June 14-16, 2017. This location has previously hosted successful B.A.S.S. events, including a Bassmaster Elite Series tournament in 2015, making it a fitting conclusion to the regional series.
The top performers from each regional will advance to the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship, to be held in the fall of 2017 at a location yet to be announced.
2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation presented by Magellan Schedule
Event Lake City Date
Central Regional Lake of the Ozarks Osage Beach, Mo. April 5-7
Western Regional Lake Shasta Redding, Calif. April 19-21
Eastern Regional Upper Chesapeake Bay North East, Md. June 14-16
2017 B.A.S.S. Nation Title Sponsor: Academy Sports + Outdoors
2017 B.A.S.S. Nation Presenting Sponsor: Magellan
2017 B.A.S.S. Nation Premier Sponsors: Toyota, Berkley, GoPro, Huk, Humminbird, Mercury, Minn Kota, Nitro Boats, Skeeter Boats, Triton Boats, Yamaha, Power-Pole
2017 B.A.S.S. Nation Supporting Sponsors: A.R.E. Truck Caps, Carhartt, Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels, Livingston Lures, Lowrance, Nationwide, Rapala, Shell Rotella, Shimano, T-H Marine, Phoenix Boats
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