Bassmaster Elite Series finale set for Aug. 27-30 in Clayton
The 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season finale is scheduled for Aug. 27-30 on the St. Lawrence River, with Clayton serving as the host community.
By the ClickNNY Sports Desk
The 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season finale is scheduled for Aug. 27-30 on the St. Lawrence River, with Clayton hosting the event. Daily takeoffs are set for 7 a.m. from Clayton Harbor Municipal Marina, followed by weigh-ins at 3 p.m.
The field will include 98 anglers, with the top 50 advancing after two days and the top 10 competing on the final day. The winner is scheduled to receive $100,000, a blue trophy and an automatic berth in the 2027 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic. The tournament also will determine the season's Angler of the Year and Rookie of the Year winners. The 1000 Islands Clayton Chamber of Commerce is hosting the tournament.
This story was written from a community submission and reviewed by a ClickNNY editor before publication.
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