Bassmaster at Watauga Is Both a Tournament and a Celebration of Recovery From Helene

Bassmaster at Watauga is both a tournament and a celebration of recovery from Helene

The Sept. 26-29 Bassmaster tournament is not only the first such event ever held at Watauga Lake, it is also a celebration of the recovery of the lake and Carter County from the worst of Hurricane Helene. Mayor Patty Woodby said it is a notice to the nation that "we are open for business."

Watauga Lake will host 2025 Bassmaster College Classic Bracket

Bassmaster has announced that Watauga Lake will be the host site for the 2025 Bassmaster College Classic Bracket presented by Lew’s, which will be held Sept. 26-29. In announcing that Watauga will host the event, Bassmaster said “the event will take place on the clear, deep waters of Watauga Lake, a highland reservoir nestled within the Cherokee National Forest.