GUNTERSVILLE– The Bassmaster Elite Qualifier comes to Lake Guntersville November 11–13, with professional fishing opportunities riding on the season finale.
The 2026 Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier presented by Bass Pro Shops runs Wednesday through Friday. Anglers will launch from Guntersville City Harbor at 7 a.m., then return for weigh-ins at 3 p.m. All times are Central.
The full field competes during the first two days, but only the top 10 advance to Friday’s championship round. In addition to the first-place cash prize, the winner earns a berth in the 2027 Bassmaster Classic.
Meanwhile, the final season standings will determine which 10 anglers receive invitations to the 2027 Bassmaster Elite Series. The qualifier circuit gives top Bassmaster Opens anglers a postseason route to the Elite Series.
Guntersville follows earlier stops at Arkansas’ Norfork Lake and Louisiana’s Toledo Bend Reservoir. Together, the three tournaments test anglers across different fisheries before the final invitations go out.
Alabama anglers enter the finale among the points leaders. Brody Robison holds second place with 239 points, while Peyton Harris stands fourth with 221. North Carolina’s Kaden Buchmann leads with 244 points.
Elite Series angler Wesley Gore also expects productive fall fishing on Guntersville. In B.A.S.S.’ tournament preview, he predicted that 17- to 19-pound catches could put anglers in contention for a check.
Marshall County Tourism and Sports is hosting the tournament. Fans can also follow live tournament coverage and weigh-ins at Bassmaster.com.
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