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 Sportman ...

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ELIZABETHTON — Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby said the past weekend’s Bassmaster College Bracket Tournament at Watauga Lake was a success, drawing praise from participants and promoters of the event ...

BUTLER — Tripp Berlinsky did a lot more than catch the most fish at Watauga Lake for the Strike King Bassmaster College Series championship. He also won respect and admiration from many people from ...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Anglers in Tennessee and Virginia won’t need a license to reel in their catches on Saturday, and the weather looks to be ideal for fishing. News Channel 11 has compiled ...

Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby and Director of Tourism Luke Freeman stopped by First at Four to talk about the upcoming tournament. It's set to take place September 26-29, 2025, on Watauga Lake.