Alabama native Fisher Anaya clinched the champion title as the 2026 Lippert Bassmaster Elite Series returned to Lake Martin, kicking off the 100-year anniversary celebrations for the lake region at Wind Creek State Park.
Alabama native Fisher Anaya clinched the champion title as the 2026 Lippert Bassmaster Elite Series returned to Lake Martin, kicking off the 100-year anniversary celebrations for the lake region at Wind Creek State Park.
Grant Moxley
More than 100 anglers set out to compete in the tournament at Wind Creek State Park
Cliff Williams
The tournament received nationwide attention as fans livestreamed the event
Cliff Williams
The highly anticipated event kicked off the region's 100-year anniversary celebrations
Audra Spears
Lake Martin served as the second stop of the 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series
Cliff Williams
Anglers from around the world participated in the four-day competition
Audra Spears
Nationally recognized vendors filled the park during the weekend expo
Shaylee Beck Moore
A large crowd of fans cheered on anglers at the weigh-in Saturday afternoon
The Lippert Bassmaster Elite made its way to Lake Martin on February 12, kicking off the 100-year celebration for the region with a thrilling four-day tournament that brought national attention to the local area.
Hosted at Wind Creek State Park, the scene came alive with thousands of visitors during the final two days of competition as an outdoor expo took place on Saturday and Sunday. Vendors lined the parking lot near weigh-ins with boat and engine displays from major brands including Nitro Boats, Ranger Boats, Skeeter, Yamaha and Mercury Marine.
