SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, La. – Major League Fishing announced Tuesday the ninth season of its professional bass fishing circuit, the 2027 Bass Pro Tour, revealing that Caddo Lake and Cross Lake will serve as one of the nine tournament venues.
The twin cities and the two fisheries will host Stage 2 of the tour from Feb. 25-28. Hosted by the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission, the event will feature 50 elite anglers competing for top payouts, valuable Fishing Clash Angler of the Year points, and spots in the REDCREST 2028 championship tournament.
"We're excited to welcome the Bass Pro Tour to Shreveport-Bossier and continue our partnership with Major League Fishing," said Sara Nelms, Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission sports director. "Our region offers world-class fisheries, passionate fans, and a community that embraces outdoor recreation. Events like the Bass Pro Tour not only showcase the incredible natural resources that make North Louisiana a true Sportsman's Paradise but also create meaningful economic impact for local businesses while introducing anglers and their families to everything our destination has to offer."
While the Bass Pro Tour has previously visited Louisiana locations such as Caney Creek, Lake D’Arbonne, and Bussey Brake, this event will be the first time the circuit stops at Caddo Lake and Cross Lake. The first two days of the qualifying rounds will take place at Caddo Lake, while the final two days of competition will move to Cross Lake for the knockout and championship rounds.
“The 2027 Bass Pro Tour schedule is exactly what this league is built for – great fisheries, passionate host communities and the best anglers in the world competing in a format that showcases every decision they make on the water,” said Daniel Fennel, MLF senior director of tournament operations for the Bass Pro Tour. “From historic venues like the St. Johns River, Toledo Bend and Lake Champlain to exciting stops like the Pasquotank River and our dual-lake event in Louisiana, this schedule will give our anglers a tremendous test and give fans a season full of storylines to follow, from start to finish.”
Each regular-season event features the full field competing in qualifying rounds during the first two days, followed by a knockout round on the third day and the championship round on the fourth day.
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