The Lake & Trail Big O Showdown Qualifier #1 is happening on Saturday, March
Event Details
The Lake & Trail Big O Showdown Qualifier #1 is happening on Saturday, March 21, 2026. This event kicks off the road to a $40,000 Championship purse later in the year.
Event Essentials
Location: C. Scott Driver Boat Ramp (10100 NW Hwy 78, Okeechobee, FL).
Time: Safe light until 3:30 PM weigh-in.
Format: Two-person team, 5-fish limit.
Entry & Payouts
Entry Fee: $200 per boat.
Membership: $25 per angler (required annually).
Guaranteed Payouts: $10,000 for 1st Place; $3,500 for 2nd Place.
Big Bass: $500 plus a Turtlebox speaker.
How to Enter
All registrations and memberships are handled through the Fishing Chaos app. You must compete in at least three of the four qualifiers to be eligible for the October Championship.
