It’s prime time for bass fishing in Lake County. The Big Bass Tour three-day event comes to the Harris Chain of Lakes next month as part of the 2019 tournament series. Anglers in 10 states will compete for $1.5 million in prizes and payouts overall in this premier amateur bass fishing tour. Here in Lake County, contestants of all skill levels will be fishing in rivers, creeks and canals connected to the Harris Chain during the Florida Big Bass Classic from Feb. 15-17. There will be weigh-ins and prizes awarded hourly each day from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hickory Point Recreational Facility in Tavares. Event registration is full, but spectators can go to the weigh-ins and check out which skilled (and lucky!) anglers get to take home a share of the local event prizes and payouts worth $133,525.

Eager to dangle a line yourself? Get in on the action at Mission Inn with our special Cast and Blast Adventure Package. Hone your angling skills with terrific bass fishing in Mission Inn’s lakes, and then take aim at clay targets to test your marksmanship at the resort’s trap and skeet range.

This special two-night package includes a deluxe room, full buffet breakfast daily, use of fishing poles and artificial lures, and 25 shots at the trap and skeet range for $237 per person, plus taxes and resort fee. The cost for solo adventurers is $402 for two nights, plus taxes and resort fee.

The Cast and Blast Adventure Package is priced for fishing in lakes on Mission Inn’s property. Experienced fisherman may use the resort’s docks on Lake Harris for their boats at no charge, or rent one of Mission Inn’s bass or pontoon boats.

For reservations, call (352) 268-9574 or email reservations@missioninnresort.com.