Joe Bega Big Bass Classic
Saturday, March 13, 2027 · Liberty Park · Lake Henderson, Inverness
2027 Event Details
Date Saturday, March 13, 2027
Launch Liberty Park on Lake Henderson
Format Hourly big bass tournament open to amateur and professional anglers. The 2026 event ran six one-hour segments from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Registration Not open yet. The City will announce final details, registration and payout information.
Host City of Inverness Parks & Recreation, 352-726-3913
Announced Awards
Each Hour $1,000 for the biggest bass
Overall $1,000 for the biggest bass
Lady Angler $1,000
Bega’s Biggest Bag $1,000
Total $9,000
As announced by the City of Inverness. Final payout information will be posted when registration opens.
2026 Results
Biggest Bass Ron Sharpe · 6.08 lbs
Biggest Bag Justin Jones · 12.64 lbs
Lady Angler Bag Dana Crosby · 6.07 lbs
2026 Hour by Hour
9–10 a.m. Tracey Isabella · 3.83
10–11 a.m. Dave Turner · 5.50
11 a.m.–noon Ron Sharpe · 6.08
Noon–1 p.m. Justin Jones · 4.25
1–2 p.m. Michael Hetchler · 3.72
2–3 p.m. Lake Hart · 3.79
Weights in pounds. Xtreme Bass Series runs the tournament for the City of Inverness.
News
The 2025 Joe Bega Big Bass Classic: A Reel Success in Inverness
Joe Bega Big Bass Classic: Registration Is Open
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