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Joe Bega Big Bass Classic, City of Inverness
City of Inverness

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.

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Saturday, March 13, 2027

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