In partnership with the Wounded War Heroes organization, the Westside Bassmaster’s & Optimal Field Services are proud to announce the 2024 8TH ANNUAL VETERAN’S OPEN.

Pre-Registration Banquet

• Pre-Registration Date: July 11
• Place: Plaquemine Water Front, 57845 Foundry St, Plaquemine, LA 70764
• Time: Doors Open at 4:30
• Food, Live & Silent Auction and Raffles

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Tournament Details

• Date: July 13th, 2024
• Location: Teams may launch at Doiron’s Landing (Either Side)
• Boundaries: Below Hwy. 90 is off limits/ALL Oak Harbor Subdivisions Canals & Bayou Tranquille Subdivisions Canal & Doiron’s Launch Canal are Off Limits
• Entry Fee: Veterans are not required to pay an entry fee. Teams consisting of two veterans will not have to pay an entry fee. Teams consisting of one veteran only must pay half of the entry fee ($100.00). Teams consisting of two non-veterans require full entry fee. Pre-Registration will be $200.00. Registration the morning of the tournament will be $210.00. We encourage all those planning to fish to preregister. Boat numbers will be assigned as you register and will be posted before the tournament.
• Payout:
  • 1 place per 7 boats will pay out. 1st place is guaranteed amount $10,000(based on 150 boat field)
  • 1st place big bass is guaranteed $1000.00
  • 70% of the pot will go to the payout, and 30 % will go to the Wounded War Heroes organization.
• In addition to great payouts – food, drinks, raffles and door prizes will be provided. No one goes home empty handed.

Come on out and support our nation’s veterans and an amazing organization all at once! For anyone interested in donating money or gifts, please contact Joey Stein at 225-776-6982.

Wounded War Heroes is a Louisiana based organization that was founded to show appreciation to the men and women who have been wounded while in combat by providing them therapeutic outdoor experiences upon their return home from fighting for our country. Their sole purpose is to show these veterans their courageous service to our nation is not forgotten.

All Tournament information can be found on the Westside Bassmaster’s Facebook page or website westsidebassmasters.com. If you are interested in making as cash, raffle or door prize donation please contact Westside Bassmater’s Club president Joey Stein steinbopper@aol.com.