The “Super Bowl of Bass Fishing” — the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour — is reeling its way back to Greenville in 2027, with anglers casting for glory on Lake Hartwell from March 19 to March 21, 2027.
We’re breaking down the impact of this announcement by the numbers:
- 5 | The number of times the tournament will land here — a record-setting return that cements Hartwell as a true big catch in Classic history. Previous visits came in 2008, 2015, 2018, and 2022.
- 154,932 | The estimated number of fans hooked on the Bassmaster Classic in 2022 — one of the largest turnouts ever.
- $25.5 million | The total economic impact of the 2022 event — did you know events like these lower your tax bill?
Additional details — including takeoff sites, weigh-ins, and fan events — will surface closer to tournament time.
