🏆 2023 1st McBride Tournament
Tournament Recap
2023 1st McBride Tournament
The 2023 1st McBride Tournament kicked off the season with classic early open-water fishing on Lake McBride. Teams worked points, rock, and suspended fish while dealing with shifting light and boat pressure. This recap gives a snapshot of the format, highlights, and winning bags from the first McBride event of the year.
Water Type
Lake tournament on McBride with structure, points, and open basin fish.
Format
Standard CRANDIC 2-person team rules with a set number of fish to weigh.
Key Factors
Boat control, covering water, and dialing in productive depths.
Tournament Highlights Quick Look
A quick look at conditions, format, and participation from the first McBride event in 2023.
Conditions
On the Water
Teams fished a mix of shoreline structure, humps, and deeper edges.
Light wind and changing cloud cover influenced boat positioning.
Field & Format
Tournament
CRANDIC boat tournament with 2-person teams and club rules.
Launch, check-in, and weigh-in run from the McBride access area.
Participation
Community
Strong turnout for the first McBride event of the 2023 season.
Plenty of dock talk about baits, spots, and what worked best.
2023 1st McBride Tournament Overview
Use this overview alongside any printed schedule or full results sheet for details.
| Date | Event | Location | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1st McBride Club Tournament | Lake McBride, Iowa | Tournament | Boat event; 2-person teams. First McBride stop of the season. |
| — | Patterns | Points, rock, and open water | On the Water | Anglers spread out to find active fish across the lake. |
Winning Teams & Fish
A look at the top teams and their fish from the 2023 1st McBride Tournament.
Tournament Photo Gallery
Extra moments from the 2023 1st McBride Tournament. Click any image to view it larger.
