2021 Black Bass World Championship
Columbia, SC November 1-7, 2021
Capital City Lake Murray Country will host the 2021 16th annual FIPS-ed 2021 Black Bass World Championship in Columbia, South Carolina on Lake Murray. The venue of Lake Murray is a world class bass fishery proven many times by the number of top-level professional bass tournaments hosted there. The southern charm of Columbia, SC and the surrounding area will welcome all international attendees and provide many cherished memories. This world championship is sanctioned by FIPSed International Federation of Fish Sports Freshwater.
Columbia, SC
Host Location
Capital City Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board in Columbia, SC
With 650 miles of shoreline, Lake Murray is the perfect lake to boat and fish. The fishing is great at Lake Murray! Tournaments are hosted frequently on the lake, including the Forest Wood Cup at Lake Murray. Lake Murray is known as one of the most productive lakes in the Southeast for large mouth bass and striped bass. Capital City Lake Murray Country
Results
Gold Medal Team
Silver Medal Team
Silver Medal Team
Team
Silver Medal Team
Silver Medal Team
Silver Medal Team
Team
Bronze Medal Team
Silver Medal Team
Gold Medal Individual
Team
Gold Medal Individual
Silver Medal Individual
Gold Medal Individual
Angler
Team
Silver Medal Individual
Silver Medal Individual
Silver Medal Individual
Angler
Team
Bronze Medal Individual
Silver Medal Individual
Silver Medal Individual
Angler
Team
Nations
Canada
Australia
Canada
Mexico
Australia
Canada
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Australia
Australia
Australia
Croatia
Croatia
Australia
Germany
Croatia
Germany
Italy
Croatia
Germany
Japan
Portugal
Namibia
Namibia
Portugal
Namibia
Portugal
Portugal
Portugal
Russia
South Africa
Portugal
South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
South Korea
South Africa
South Africa
Spain
Swaziland
Swaziland
Swaziland
Swaziland
Swaziland
Zambia
Swaziland
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Costa Rica
Zimbabwe
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Serbia
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
USA
FIPS ED
FIPS ED
FIPS ED
FIPS ED
FIPS ED
Fédération Internationale De La Peche Sportive En Eau Douce
CIPS
FIPS ED
CIPS
Venues
Columbia, SC
Doubletree Hilton
Doubletree Hilton
Columbia is the capital city of South Carolina. It’s home to the South Carolina State House, a Greek Revival building set in gardens dotted with monuments. Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is a huge park with animal enclosures and botanical gardens. Dating to 1823, the Robert Mills House is a mansion and museum surrounded by ornate gardens.
Doubletree Hilton
Doubletree Hilton
Doubletree Hilton
The Doubletree Hilton is where the event headquarters, competitor lodging, meals, transportation staging, team registration, captain’s meetings, beat draw, and posting of scores will occur. This will be a great place to meet and mingle with the international teams and to enjoy the festive atmosphere
Lake Murray
Doubletree Hilton
Dreher Island State Park
With 650 miles of shoreline, Lake Murray is the perfect lake to boat and fish. The fishing is great at Lake Murray! Tournaments are hosted frequently on the lake, including the Forest Wood Cup at Lake Murray. Lake Murray is known as one of the most productive lakes in the Southeast for large mouth bass and striped bass.
Dreher Island State Park
Dreher Island State Park
Dreher Island State Park
Dreher Island State Park spans three islands and provides access to Lake Murray. It has long been a popular location and launching spot for major national fishing tournaments. The Championship will use Dreher Island State Park for: launches, boat starts, refueling, and FLW stage & weigh-in.
FLW Weigh-In
Dreher Island State Park
Youth Angling Day
FLW will provide the staging, weigh station, signage, audio visual equipment, large format screens and live connectivity worldwide through “FLW Live”. The FLW is the premier tournament fishing organization that provides unparalleled fishing resources for our anglers, sponsors and fans.
Youth Angling Day
Dreher Island State Park
Youth Angling Day
Youth Angling Day – Fishing at Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park, lunch provided to volunteers. Teaching youth conservation and stewardship, meet Bass Pros and leaders from IGFA, Boy Scouts, and USAC. Bring the kids out to fish along side a real Pro!
Volunteers
Thank You to all Volunteers
An event is as strong as its volunteers. Our volunteers help with directing attendees to event locations, boat logistics and gas, handing out ice and lunches, answering spectator questions, and ensuring the event runs smoothly.
Thank you to all the Boat Stewards
Stewards join an international bass team pair, as their judge/steward for 5 days on water. Stewards bring their boat to event at and load a team, which consists of a pair of anglers and gear. Driving them to fishing locations that teams direct and to the daily weigh in.
Partners - Sponsors - Providers - Supporters
16th FIPS ED World Black Bass Championship Sponsors
PARTNERS
- Capital City Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board
SPONSORS
- Title Sponsor
- Capital City Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board
- Presenting Sponsor
- Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits "Official Soft Plastics of USA Bass"
- Gold Sponsors
- Favorite Rods
- Ranger Boats
- Garmin
- MTECH Lithium
- FLW
- Cabela's / Bass Pro Shops
- Silver Sponsors
- CarecoTV
- Jackson Kayak
- Gemini Jerseys
VENUE PROVIDERS
- City of Columbia, SC
- South Caroline State Parks
- US Fish & Wildlife
- South Caroline Department of Natural Resources
SUPPORTERS
- Boy Scouts
- IGFA
- Paw Patrol
- US Angling Confederation
