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B.A.S.S., the Bass Anglers Sportman Society, announced Tuesday that Watauga Lake will be the site of the 2025 Bassmaster College Classic Bracket.

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ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — College anglers will head to Watauga Lake this fall to compete for a chance to appear in the 2026 Bassmaster Classic in Knoxville. B.A.S.S., the Bass Anglers ...

Watauga Lake to host 2025 Bassmaster College Classic Bracket News Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby and Director of Tourism Luke Freeman stopped by First at Four to talk about the upcoming tournament.