B.A.S.S. announced today that Sturgeon Bay in Wisconsin will host the 2015 Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship. The tournament will take place Sept. 17-20.
Open only to the Top 50 Bassmaster Elite Series anglers at the end of the 2015 regular season, the AOY Championship will pay out $1 million, an increase from $900,000 this year, said B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin.
“The $1 million prize purse will undoubtedly heat up the competition,” Akin said. “Each angler will have a lot at stake, including at least 36 Bassmaster Classic berths on the line, and $100,000 for the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. It’s sure to be one of the most exciting events of the season.”
To qualify for the championship, an Elite Series pro must be No. 50 or higher in the points standings after the eight regular-season events, including BASSfest. Points are earned by pros based on their finishes at each of those events.
“We are delighted and honored to partner with and welcome Bassmaster to Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin,” said Todd Trimberger, Bassmaster event coordinator for the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center. “We have a fantastic destination to share with Bassmaster fans, competitors and their families. Door County is an incredibly scenic place with kind people and the best bass fishing in the country. We are excited to show the world!”
