Austin Peay State University announces APSU Bass Tournament set for May 13th
March 16, 2017
APSU Sports Information
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University has announced that the 24th annual APSU Governors Bass Tournament will be held Saturday, May 13th, 2017 at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing (Tennessee) State Park. Last season’s tourney drew nearly 200 boats.
More than $12,000 dollars in prize money will be awarded. Previously, the Top 25 places earned cash prizes but now only the Top 10 places will gain monetary awards, meaning greater cash payouts, respectively, for those positions.
Clarksville’s Frank and Connie Fisher win 22nd Annual APSU Governors Bass Tournament
May 17, 2016
Buchanan, TN – On Saturday, May 14th, the 22nd annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament was held on Kentucky Lake. Boats launched from Paris Landing State Park at 6:00am. There were 187 boats competing for $12,000 in prize money.
Although the forecast was for a clear, sunny day, the start of the tournament was anything but. Clouds rolled in, the wind kicked up making for a cold morning with a lot of chop on the water. As the day went on, the clouds departed and the sunny weather promised presented itself.
APSU’s 22nd Annual Governors Bass Tournament to be held May 14th
April 14, 2016
APSU Sports Information
Clarksville, TN – The 22nd annual APSU Governors Bass Tournament is less than two months away.
This year’s edition, which benefits APSU Athletics, is Saturday, May 14th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing State Park. Last season’s tourney drew more than 200 boats.
The tournament will benefit Austin Peay State University athletics. More than $12,000 dollars in prize money will be awarded.
22nd Annual Austin Peay Governors Bass Tournament to be held May 14th
March 28, 2016
APSU Sports Information
Clarksville, TN – The 22nd annual APSU Governors Bass Tournament is less than two months away.
This year’s edition will be held Saturday, May 14th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing State Park. Last season’s tourney drew more than 200 boats.
The tournament will benefit Austin Peay State University athletics. More than $12,000 dollars in prize money will be awarded.
Rain doesn’t dampen spirits at 21st Annual APSU Governors Bass Tournament
May 18, 2015
Jeffery Archie and Zach Parker from Paris, TN win 21st Annual Governors Bass Tournament
Buchanan, TN – The 21st annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament was held in the rain Saturday, May 16th on Kentucky Lake. Boats launched from Paris Landing State Park at 6:00am. There were 212 boats registered for the event and 200 competed for the $12,000 in prize money.
The weather was clear some but mainly held to a steady rain for most of the day with periods of light drizzle. Despite the conditions, the fishermen were in high spirits at the start of the event.
Austin Peay State University’s 21st Annual Governors Bass Tournament set for this Saturday, May 16th
May 12, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The 21st annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament will be held 6:00am, Saturday, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tennessee, State Park.
Twelve thousand dollars in prize money will be awarded with a guaranteed first-place prize of $5,000. Second-place is guaranteed $1,500. Third and fourth-place will receive $1,000 and $600.00, respectively. The top 25 places will receive prizes.
Austin Peay’s 21st Annual Governors Bass Tournament set for May 16th
March 11, 2015
Clarksville, TN – As final remnants of last week’s snow and ice storm quickly melt away and temperatures rise into the 60s, it is a reminder the 21st annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is just around the corner.
This year’s edition will be held Saturday, May 16th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tennessee, State Park. Last season’s tourney drew 227 boats.
Rain can’t drown out the 2014 APSU Governor’s Bass Tournament
May 13, 2014
Paris Landing, TN – On Saturday, in spite of storming weather, several hundred fishermen in 227 boats gathered at the Paris Landing State Park Marina for the 20th Annual Austin Peay State University Governor’s Bass Tournament.
Last season’s tourney drew 282 boats—14 more than in 2012, despite entrants being forced to utilize the back entrance because of flooding. This year’s turnout was likely suppressed by the weather which resulted in a slightly lower turnout.
20th annual APSU Governors Bass Tournament to be held Saturday, May 10th
May 2, 2014
APSU Sports Information
Clarksville, TN – The 20th annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is just a week away.
This year’s edition, which will be held Saturday, May 10th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tennessee, State Park, promises to be more accessible for entrants and families alike.
Last May entrants were forced to use the back entrance because of flooding. Despite that obstacle, the tourney drew 282 boats — 14 more than in 2012.
APSU to hold 20th Annual Governors Bass Tournament May 10th at Paris Landing
April 9, 2014
Austin Peay Sports Information
Clarksville, TN – The 20th annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is just five weeks away.
This year’s edition will be held Saturday, May 10th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tenn., State Park. Last season’s tourney drew 282 boats—14 more than in 2012, despite entrants being forced to utilize the back entrance because of flooding.