Sep 29, 2023

Bassmaster Collegiate Fishing Championship will take place at Milford Lake this weekend

Posted Sep 29, 2023 3:51 PM

UPDATE: The location for the Saturday morning send-off has been changed. The event has been moved to the area of the Cove Bar & Grill Patio.

Individuals attending are encouraged to be there at 6:45 AM. Free Coffee, Donuts and Orange Juice for the Kids. Bring your signs of support and be loud.

By Anthony Gorges

JC Post

The Bassmaster College Classic Bracket Championship will occur this weekend at Milford Lake. The top eight college anglers will compete in the fishing tournament from September 29-October 2.

The winner will receive a one-year lease of a Toyota Tundra truck and Nitro Bass boat, in addition to $7,500 and entry into the 2024 Bassmaster Classic.

Community organizations of the Geary County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Junction City Main Street, and the Farnum Creek Acorns Resort invite community members and families to attend a send-off early Saturday morning to welcome the college anglers.

The send-off will be at the Farnum Creek boat ramp. All individuals attending the send-off are encouraged to show up by 6:45 a.m. Signs are encouraged to welcome all the anglers and their families.

The event will be broadcast nationally by Fox Sports 1 and bassmaster.com.