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Inverness Big Bass Classic
9th Annual
March 11, 2023
Tournament Hours: 7 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Check-in at 6 a.m. at registration tent.
Liberty Park, 286 N Apopka Ave., Inverness
One of the largest bass tournaments in the state, this tournament recruits amateur and professionals alike to Lake Henderson for the $1,000 an hour payout for the biggest bass. Don't forget $1,000 for lady angler.
Captain's meeting 7:00 a.m. in front of Liberty Park on Lake Henderson. Tournament team will inspect boats prior. Check-in at tournament building at park.
Boat Ramp and Parking available at Eden Park.
Registration
Register for the Big Bass:
Please review the Big Bass Classic Rules before registration.
Tournament Entry: $90 for Angler Single or $180 for Angler and Co-Angler
Three ways to register! Online, phone or at a City location.
Register Online: Angler Registration
Register by phone 1-800-595-4849
Register in-person at City location:
Inverness Government Center, 212 W. Main Street, Inverness
M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Registration Form: Paper Copy Angler Registration Form
Rain or shine event | Event subject to change
2023 Tournament Summary
- Hour 1 Chris Addair 9.49 lbs
- Hour 2 Dennis Higgins 7.82 lbs
- Hour 3 Scott Bullard 8.04 lbs
- Hour 4 James Brooks 7.81 lbs
- Hour 5 Kenneth Rought 4.64 lbs
- Hour 6 James Leconte 5.65 lbs
- Big Bass Chris Addair 9.49 lbs
- Biggest Bag Scott Bullard 19.70 lbs
- Lady Angler Abigail Hudnell 5.34 lbs
2022 Tournament Summary
- Hour 1 Tim Stephens 4.21 lbs
- Hour 2 Tracey Hurst 4.63 lbs
- Hour 3 Chris Kingree 6.35 lbs
- Hour 4 Lake Hart 7.33 lbs
- Hour 5 Kim Wilemon 5.87 lbs
- Hour 6 Dave Pozorshi 6.79 lbs
- Big Bass Lake Hart 7.33 lbs
- Biggest Bag Chris Kingree 16.52 lbs
- Lady Angler Tracey Hurst 4.63 lbs
140 Anglers
2021 Tournament Summary
- Hour 1 Chris Addair 5.24lbs
- Hour 2 Hunter McPherson 5.99 lbs
- Hour 3 & Biggest Bass Laramie Strickland 7.94 lbs
- Hour 4 Tim Stephens 7.21 lbs
- Hour 5 Mary Malys 6.49 lbs
- Hour 6 Jodi 4.71 lbs
- Lady Angler Rainy Russell 3.04 lbs
- Biggest Bag Tim Stephens 13.64 lbs.
133 anglers
*2020 No Tournament Held
2019 Tournament Summary
It was a record year for the City of Inverness’ Big Bass Classic. The event welcomed 181 anglers to Lake Spivey, which is an increase of 17 anglers from 2018. Organizers welcomed 100 boats to compete for the $9,000 in payouts. This was the fifth installment for the tournament and looks forward continued growth in 2020.
- Hour 1 Michael Stevens 6.94 lbs. & Biggest Bass of Day total payout $2,000
- Hour 2 Bryce Densmore 2.75 lbs. payout $1,000
- Hour 3 James Kuca 6.88 lbs. payout $1,000
- Hour 4 Kevin Murrell 4.76 lbs. payout $1,000
- Hour 5 Greg Hughes 4.87 lbs. payout $1,000
- Hour 6 Skylar Almand 5.89 lbs. payout $1,000
- Lady Angler Lauren Thomas 3.38 lbs. payout $1,000
- Biggest Bag Dave Pozorski lbs. payout $1,000
181 anglers, 100 boats
2018 Tournament Summary
- Hour 1 6.7 $1,000.00 Daniel Pzorski
- Hour 2 5.3 $1,000.00 Brian Dolski
- Hour 3 2.93 $1,000.00 Riley Dodd
- Hour 4 4.82 $1,000.00 Robby Anderson
- Hour 5 4.54 $1,000.00 Chris Kingree
- Hour 6 3.95 $1,000.00 Kevin Murrel
- Big Bass of Day 6.7 $1,000.00 Daniel Pzorski
- Big Bag of Day 14.43 $1,000.00 Chris Kingree
- Lady Angler 2.3 $1,000.00 Tracy Hurst
164 Anglers, 91 Boats
2017 Tournament Summary
- Erik Van Dyke - 9:00 Hour Winner & Biggest Bass of the Day Winner
- Daniel Dodd - 10:00 Hour Winner
- Samuel Wheeler – 11:00 Hour Winner
- Gregory Hughes – 12:00 Hour Winner
- Jessiah Cobo – 1:00 Hour Winner
- Tracey Hurst – 2:00 Hour Winner & Lady Angler Winner
- David Alan Cutler – Biggest Bag of the Day Winner
134 anglers, 76 boats
2016 Tournament Summary
- Hour 1, Tim Stephens, 9.68 lbs. & Biggest Fish of the Day
- Hour 2, Hunter McPherson, 4.42 lbs.
- Hour 3, Dave Pozarski, 8.07 lbs.
- Hour 4, Jeff McMahon, 7.07 lbs.
- Hour 5, Melissa Young, 6.9 lbs
- Hour 6, Greg Hughes, 6.18 lbs. Biggest Bag of Day
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Woody Worley
Director of Parks and RecreationPhone: (352) 726-2611 ext 1321Additional Phone: Cell: (352) 560-1295
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Sherry Bechtel
Assistant Director of Parks and RecreationPhone: (352)-726-2611 ext 1303Additional Phone: Cell: (352) 560-1242
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Kristi Brown
Programs CoordinatorPhone: (352) 726-2611 ext 1312Additional Phone: 352-201-4382
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Hannah Spittlehouse
Programming & Events SpecialistPhone: (352) 726-2611 ext 1304