OKEECHOBEE — Enthusiastic fishing fans will have four days to catch live coverage of the SiteOne Bassmaster Elite at Lake Okeechobee as 104 of the world’s best anglers kick off the 2023 season on the “Big O.” Plus, new for 2023, the LIVE Preview show will feature predictions, conditions and live hits from the lake.

The 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series will open on world-famous Lake Okeechobee Feb. 16-19.

Bassmaster LIVE kicks off tournament coverage Thursday and Friday mornings at 8 a.m. ET. FS1 will broadcast live with the tournament leaders on Saturday and Sunday. Viewers can also join Bass Fishing Hall of Fame journalist Steve Bowman and a variety of Elite anglers for LIVE Mix on Saturday and Sunday mornings at Bassmaster.com.

Daily weigh-ins can be streamed on Bassmaster.com beginning at 3:30 p.m.

In addition to the insightful commentary from Bassmaster LIVE hosts, the anglers are making use of their time on-screen to explain the sport as well as offer tips and techniques to help fans of all levels improve their fishing.

“I want our broadcasts to be entertaining and educational for anglers of all levels whether it’s the first or 100th event they have watched,” said Elite Series pro and 2022 Progressive Insurance Bassmaster Angler of the Year Brandon Palaniuk. “That’s why I do my best to explain what I’m seeing out there in the moment.”