Lake Murray, South Carolina
April 25 - 27, 2025 | $150,000
Event Details
Berkley South Carolina Big Bass Classic Presented by Lake Murray Country - $150,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES & PAYOUTS
3 DAY EVENT
April 25-27 (Friday-Sunday)
April 25-27 (Friday-Sunday)
Entry Fee
Three Day $250 | Two Day $165 | One Day $115 | Youth $75 (Entry fees are per angler)
Three Day $250 | Two Day $165 | One Day $115 | Youth $75 (Entry fees are per angler)
Location
Lake Murray, South Carolina
Lake Murray, South Carolina
Weigh-in Site
Dreher Island State Park, 3677 State Park Rd, Prosperity, SC 29127
The start time (first cast) will be 6:15 a.m. for all three days.
The start time (first cast) will be 6:15 a.m. for all three days.
**ANDROID USERS**
If you have an Android and aren't receiving texts from us, you'll need to search for the number 833-933-1717 in your text app and accept it as not spam.
If you have an Android and aren't receiving texts from us, you'll need to search for the number 833-933-1717 in your text app and accept it as not spam.
GUARANTEED OVERALL GRAND PRIZE: $55,980
2025 NITRO® Z18 rigged with a Mercury® 150 L Pro XS® FourStroke, Minn Kota® Ultrex® QUEST™ 24V, 115-lb thrust, Bow Humminbird® HELIX™ 9 G4N with Side Imaging® & GPS, Console Humminbird® HELIX™ 9 G4N with Side Imaging® & GPS, Hot Foot® throttle, genuine two-tone cover, NITRO® trailer w/powder-coat finish & GALVASHIELD® Impact corrosion & chip protection, tandem-axle upgrade w/2 brakes, 18" black tire/wheel upgrade with spare and fiberglass fenders. To learn more about NITRO® boats, visit the website at Nitro.com.
Guaranteed Total Hourly Paybacks: $63,525
1st: $1,000
2nd: $500
3rd: $300
4th: $250
5th: $225
6th: $200
7th: $175
8th: $150
9th: $125
10th: $100
Youth Division Total Payback: $600
1st: $300
2nd: $200
3rd: $100
Early Entry Prizes: $30,000
Abu Garcia Veritas® Casting Rod - VRPCF76-6 - 7FT6IN MH - Value $119.95
Click here to see the new Veritas Rod
Abu Garcia Veritas® Casting Rod - VRPCF76-6 - 7FT6IN MH - Value $119.95
Click here to see the new Veritas Rod
Early entry prizes go to the first 250 two or three-day online entrants. A one-day entry is not eligible for an early entry prize.
Early entry prizes may be picked up on the day listed below or during any tournament day. Please don't call our offices about early entry prizes. There is a prize counter at the top of each event page. Prizes are gone when the counter shows zero. We will post the date the counter goes to zero on the site. *Another angler may pick up your early entry prize if you cannot attend.
Early Entry Prize Pick-up
Thursday, April 24th, 4-6 PM, Dreher Island State Park, 3677 State Park Rd, Prosperity, SC 29127.
You may also pick up prizes on any of the tournament days during tournament hours.
Early Entry Prize Features
Powerlux® 100 delivers a 15% stronger* and 5% lighter** rod while remaining lightweight and well balanced
Powerlux® 100 delivers a 15% stronger* and 5% lighter** rod while remaining lightweight and well balanced
ROCS™ (Robotically Optimized Casting System) Guide train for maximized casting distance with lighter lures
Titanium alloy guides with ultra-light zirconium inserts allow for a lightweight, balanced rod
Closed Cell EVA grips give greater weather and wear resistance
Ergonomic Abu-designed reel seat
Click here to see the new Veritas Rod line
Titanium alloy guides with ultra-light zirconium inserts allow for a lightweight, balanced rod
Closed Cell EVA grips give greater weather and wear resistance
Ergonomic Abu-designed reel seat
Click here to see the new Veritas Rod line
Event Registration
Registration for an Event closes at 9:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the beginning of the Event for a three-day entry. There will be no morning registration on Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday of the Event. Participants may register online before the Event or in person at the designated time above during prize pickup hours. Once an event begins, participants who register late online must do so before 9:00 p.m. on Friday and before 6 p.m. on Saturday for the remaining days and must also adhere to the off-limits rules listed in section 6.02. Click here to see rule 6.02
Text System
You may enter yourself in the text system for this event by texting the word murray to the number 833-933-1717. We will enter your number in the system, but some carriers block this type of message, so entering yourself will prevent the chance of being blocked. Also, if you have previously opted out of our system, you must put yourself back in the system by texting the word start to 833-933-1717. If you opt out, we cannot put you back in the system.
**ANDROID USERS**
If you have an Android and aren't receiving texts from us, you'll need to search for the number 833-933-1717 in your text app and accept it as not spam.
**ANDROID USERS**
If you have an Android and aren't receiving texts from us, you'll need to search for the number 833-933-1717 in your text app and accept it as not spam.
Start Time
Due to the varying times of year that we host our tournaments, we will notify everyone of the start time the day before the start of the tournament. We will notify you via text message. Start time (first cast) for each tournament will be safe light and set by the tournament director. You may launch and be on the water, but you may not begin fishing until we notify you of the first cast. Please do not call our offices related to start time. We will post the start fishing time on this page and text out the time the week of the event. You will also be sent a live leaderboard link once the event begins.
Weigh-in Times: All days of the event
8-9 am
9-10 am
10-11 am
11 am-12 pm
12-1 pm
1-2 pm
2-3 pm
Fish Size Limits
Largemouth - 14" minimum
Smallmouth - 12" minimum
Spotted - no size limit
Largemouth - 14" minimum
Smallmouth - 12" minimum
Spotted - no size limit
Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or adult with written parental permission. (Written parental permission must be provided to Event staff prior to the start of the Event) Participants under the age of 18 years may not fish alone in the Event.
Junior Division for 2025. Participants 12 and under will compete for a top 3 event payout, at a reduced entry fee. The entry fee for the entire event is $75 (regardless of the number of days fished) and we will pay three places for the top three bass weighed in during the event. Anglers 13 and over will compete for full payouts and pay full entry fees.
