Frequently Asked Questions

The Muck Masters Bass Classic is a freshwater bass fishing tournament and outdoor festival held at Torrey Island in Belle Glade, Florida. The event features a competitive boat tournament, a community bank fishing tournament, youth fishing activities, vendors, live entertainment, and conservation-focused programming.

Torry Island, Belle Glade, Florida, near Lake Okeechobee.

Yes. All tournament and festival activities take place on Saturday, March 28.

Yes. The festival, vendors, entertainment, and weigh-in are open to the public.

This is a team tournament. Each team consists of two anglers per boat.

There is no hard cap on the number of boats. A minimum of 100 boats is required to guarantee the $3,000 grand prize payout.

Yes. Teams may register multiple boats. Each boat requires a separate registration and entry fee.

The entry fee is $200 per boat.

● 80% of entry fees go toward tournament payouts

● 20% supports the nonprofit mission of MCA Total Experience Inc.

Yes. A Big Bass Jackpot is available as an optional add-on during registration.

Yes. The Big Bass Jackpot entry fee is $20.

Yes. A Ladies Big Bass Jackpot is available for female anglers.

Yes. The Ladies Big Bass Jackpot entry fee is $20.

Yes. Eligible female anglers may enter both jackpots if desired.

The bank fishing tournament is a community-based tournament for anglers fishing from the bank.

The entry fee is $25 per person.

Registration is limited to 50 participants.

No. This tournament is strictly bank fishing.

The tournament follows a five-fish limit.

Only legal black bass species are eligible for weigh-in.

Yes. Full tournament rules, including penalties and enforcement procedures, will be provided to all registered anglers prior to the event.

Launch will occur at first safe daylight.

Yes. The official stop time will be announced prior to the event.

Late penalties or enforcement procedures will be outlined in the official rules provided after registration.

The weigh-in will take place at the main event area at Torry Island.

Tournament boundaries are Lake Okeechobee boundaries only.

Yes. Any off-limits areas will be clearly communicated prior to the event.

Registration is completed online through the official Muck Masters Bass Classic website.

Yes. Online payment is strongly encouraged and available during registration.

Yes. Checks must be dated no later than one week prior to tournament check-in. Tournament check-in closes on March 27.

No. All registrations are final. No refunds will be issued if a participant cancels.

Youth anglers up to 18 years old may participate.

Yes. Online payment is strongly encouraged and available during registration.

Yes. Gear will be provided for youth participating in organized youth activities. Participants may also bring their own gear.

Yes. All youth participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Adult supervision is required at all times.

Yes. All anglers must possess a valid Florida fishing license unless exempt by law.

Yes. Online payment is strongly encouraged and available during registration.

Yes. Law enforcement, water safety personnel, and medical support will be on site throughout the event.

The event will proceed rain or shine unless conditions are deemed unsafe. Any delays or changes will be communicated promptly.