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Bass Tournament Comes to St. Clair Shores and One of America's Best Bass Lakes

St. Clair Shores will be hosting the Monster Quest VII bass tournament in June which may attract up to 100 boats to compete on Lake St. Clair, which has been named "America's best bass lake."

St. Clair Shores will be the host to the city's first major bass tournament this summer when Monster Quest VII arrives June 22 at the 9 Mile boat ramp.

Organizers estimate up to 100 boats, with two people per boat who will be joined by their families on shore, are expected to participate in the event.

"We are really excited," said Parks and Recreation Director Greg Esler. "It is going to bring a lot of business to the city and the Nautical Mile."

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The tournament is being presented by Terry Melvin and Ken Neeley who launched anglers from Harrison Township for previous events. The boats would then head down to St. Clair Shores to fish.

Now, the anglers will have a shorter trip Melvin said.

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"Nine to 14 Mile is where they all are fishing," he said. 

With the lower lake levels, launching from St. Clair Shores will allow competitors to launch their boats and reach the prime fishing area without having to worry about running aground.

For information about the tournament, or to register, call at (248) 666-7799. Registration is $200 per team, with the option of paying $10 to entered in the big bass pot. 

Best bass lake

When the anglers hit Lake St. Clair, they will be fishing on the best bass lake in America, according to Bassmaster magazine.

The article stated "St. Clair’s smallmouth population is legendary, but it is the emergence of its largemouth fishery that solidified its No. 1 ranking."


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