16th Annual Black Bass World Championship This Week

[WB Staff]

The United States Angling Confederation and Capital City Lake Murray Country will host the 2022 16th Annual Black Bass World Championship in Columbia, South Carolina on Lake Murray. The venue of Lake Murray is a world-class bass fishery proven many times by the number of top-level professional bass tournaments hosted there. The southern charm of Columbia, SC, and the surrounding area will welcome all international attendees and provide many cherished memories. This world championship is sanctioned by FIPSed International Federation of Fish Sports Freshwater.

25 Participating Countries:
Australia Philippines
Canada Portugal
Columbia Puerto Rico
Costa Rica Romania
Croatia Serbia
Dominican Republic South Africa
El Salvador South Korea
Eswatini Spain
Germany United States
Italy Venezuela
Japan Zambia
Laos Zimbabwe
Mexico
Event Breakdown: October 16-22, 2022
Sunday, October 16, 2022
Youth Angling Day
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
Join us for “Youth Angling Day” at the Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park and kick off the XVI Black Bass World Championship!
Cost: Free *Open to children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Lean to fish from the pros
Meet the USA Bass Team including Scott Martin, Jacob Wheeler, and more
Visit stations by SCDNR, USAngling, Scouts of America, and more.
Learn Casting, how to ID a fish, knot tying, more
Take your photo with PAW Patrol’s Sky & Marshall
Meet Woodsy Owl from the US Forest Service
Food Trucks & Vendors
Monday, October 17, 2022
Arrivals, Opening Dinner Gala
7:45 PM: Parade of Nations
8:00 – 10:00 PM: Opening Ceremony, Gala Dinner, Symposium Speaker, Team Photos
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*If you are a member of the media email Micah@LakeMurrayCountry.com for more information

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Day 1 Practice

Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Day 2 Practice

Thursday, October 20, 2022
Day 1 Competition
8:00 AM: Start fishing – Launch by boat number
4:00 PM: End fishing – walk weigh-in MLF stage

Friday, October 21, 2022
Day 2 Competition / Weigh-In Concert at Dreher Island State Park*
8:00 AM: Start fishing – Launch by boat number
4:00 PM: End fishing – walk weigh-in MLF stage
5:30 PM: CCLMC Concert – Country Music concert with Cody Webb
Cheer on the anglers as they go for gold and grab dinner from one of the food trucks – make sure you stop by and visit the vendors.
*There is a $5 park entry fee at Dreher Island

Saturday, October 22, 2022
Day 3 Competition / Awards Dinner Gala
8:00 AM Start fishing – Launch by boat number
4:00 PM End fishing – walk weigh-in MLF stage
5:00 PM Photos of winners on MFL stage
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Awards Dinner Gala*
Speakers, Recognitions, Awards, Photos, Official closing by FIPSed and Organizer