Big Bass Tour – Ott Defoe Classic

The Big Bass Tour returns to Douglas Lake for three exciting days of fall fishing in Jefferson County! A longtime stop on the tournament circuit, Douglas Lake welcomes anglers from across the region and beyond to compete in the AVIX Tire Big Bass Classic presented by Jefferson County Tourism, featuring $160,000 in guaranteed prizes and payouts.

Unlike traditional tournaments where anglers bring in a multi-fish limit at the end of the day, the Big Bass Tour is all about catching one big bass. Anglers compete in hourly weigh-ins throughout each tournament day, creating plenty of opportunities to move up the leaderboard and take home a cash prize. The angler with the biggest bass of the entire weekend will claim the tournament’s grand prize—a fully rigged 2026 NITRO Z18 boat package valued at $58,570.

All official weigh-ins will take place at Dandridge City Dock, with seven hourly weigh-in periods each day from 8:00 AM through 3:00 PM. Fishing begins at safe light, with the official first-cast time announced by tournament organizers during the week of the event.

A Junior Division for anglers ages 12 and under will also be offered, giving the next generation of anglers a chance to join the competition and compete for their own tournament payouts.

Whether you’re fishing the tournament or following the action from shore, make plans to experience a fall weekend of competitive bass fishing on beautiful Douglas Lake and see why Jefferson County continues to be a favorite destination for anglers.

October 2–4, 2026
Weigh-In: Dandridge City Dock | 199 Public Road, Dandridge, TN

For complete tournament rules, registration, entry fees and payout information, visit the official Big Bass Tour website.