Destination Nackawic Bass Open

Destination Nackawic Bass Open: Atlantic Canada's Premier Bass Tournament

Destination Nackawic Economic Development Corporation and NB Bass Tour proudly present this $50,000 prize tournament on the Mactaquac Headpond—home to New Brunswick's earliest bass season and the Maritimes' richest fishing grounds.


Why Anglers Compete:


  • $15,000 top prize
  • Largest smallmouth bass tournament in Atlantic Canada
  • Weeks-long head start on national bass season


Destination Nackawic Economic Development Corporation and NB Bass Tour partner annually on the May long weekend to present the annual Bass Open in the heart of Destination Nackawic. This tournament draws several dozen boats to the Mactaquac Headpond, with each team vying for the trophy while enjoying the very best of freshwater angling. With $50,000 in cash and prizes on the line, including $15,000 to the tournament champions, the Bass Open is the largest smallmouth & largemouth bass fishing tournament in Atlantic Canada.

 

The Mactaquac Headpond offers anglers a unique advantage - New Brunswick's earliest bass season starts weeks before the rest of Canada, making Destination Nackawic the undisputed bass capital of the Maritimes.

Major Prizes

The tournament offers the largest prize pool in all of New Brunswick, with $50,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs. 

Bass Capital of the Maritimes

With its reputation as the bass capital of the Maritimes, Destination Nackawic is the perfect location for this exciting event. 

Natural Beauty

Headquartered at the stunning new Big Axe Marina, the Smallmouth Open puts the beauty of Destination Nackawic on full display.

Tournament Growth

The Smallmouth Open attracts competitive anglers from across Atlantic Canada, positioning Destination Nackawic as an emerging global destination for premier smallmouth bass fishing tournaments.

2025 Tournament Open Results

A huge thank you to everyone who made the 2025 Destination Nackawic Smallmouth Open an unforgettable success! Your passion, skill, and sportsmanship shone bright on May 17th and 18th—proving why Nackawic’s waters are a premier destination for smallmouth bass fishing.


Check out the full results below and mark your calendars for next year’s event! Until then, tight lines and happy fishing!

Boats docked at a pier, people preparing for a fishing competition. Cloudy day.
Man filming boats on a lake; several boats are on the water, overcast sky, shoreline visible in background.
Person holding up a dark-colored fish over a river, cloudy sky and trees in the background.
Two men fishing from a boat in a wooded area. One wears a black jacket and the other, a green hooded jacket.
Large group of children and adults posing together outdoors under a tent. Many children wear matching vests.

Partners

Logo for the NB Bass Tour, featuring a fish leaping out of water above a blue banner

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Sponsors

Destination Nackawic badge with a bridge over a river, a landscape, and an ax.
Fredericton Capital Region logo in dark blue text.
Logo: Red impossible triangle above "ADVATEK SYSTEMS" in black text.
Big Axe Brewery logo: black text and axe graphic, "Craft Beer That Kicks Axe" vertically on the left.
Subway logo with yellow "SUB" and green "WAY" with arrows.
Logo for 506 Tackle Supply with a target over a red maple leaf.
Logo for "Minnow Tackle Shop" featuring a green fish inside a green and black circle.
Watershed fishing apparel logo: a stylized fly silhouette above forest and water, within a circle, text "Passionately Worn".
Spicer Cole logo: Black text with a diamond-shaped design on top. "FINE JEWELLERS" is below.
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's logos. Bass Pro logo has a fish jumping. The Canadian flag is in the corner.
Red oval logo with the word "Berkley" and a fish symbol.
Costa logo: Blue stylized eye with the word "COSTA" in dark blue.
Fenwick logo: eagle with spread wings above gold "fenwick" text and fishing rod, "FEEL EVERYTHING" below.
Blue rocket taking off with the word IGNITE in blue. Flames are red and orange.
Logo for Lucky Strike Bait Works: Black fish graphic with red "Lucky Strike Bait Works" text.
Guardian Pharmacy logo with green text, red line, and "RYAN'S PHARMACY" below.
Old Dutch logo with text in red and yellow, a windmill, and a landscape.
Yellow "Plano" logo with a stacked, stylized shape. Black text "PLANO" below.
River Valley Escape logo: green circle with text, two chairs, sunset over water.
Shimano logo in a bright blue font on a white background.
Gallagher logo with globe icon and the words "Insurance | Risk Management | Consulting".
Jeff Wilson, Pro Angler logo over a dark ocean background.