MOORE HAVEN — The Chalo Nitka Big Bass Tournament was held at Alvin Ward Boat Ramp in Moore Haven on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. There were a total of 60 anglers participating in this year’s tournament. First place went to Corey Masterston with a bass weighing 6.78 pounds. Second place went to Jason Jones with a bass weighing 6.77 pounds. Third place went to Matt Demott with a bass weighing 6.51 pounds. First place in the critter division went to Don Demott with a tilapia weighing 5.02 pounds.

The Chalo Nitka Big Bass Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank, the great sponsors that made this year’s 2026 Chalo Nitka Big Bass Tournament an outstanding event.

This event would have not be possible without the generous donations of the following sponsors: Ahern’s Shell, Big Water Bait & Tackle, Brian & Susan Prowant, Chalo Nitka Committee, Chalonitkafestival.com, City of Moore Haven, Gambler Lures, Glades County Sheriff’s Department, Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc., Johnson-Prewitt & Assoc., Inc., Jolly Roger Marina, Laundromat of Moore Haven, Mike & Debbie Pressley, Roland Martin Marine Center, Seminole Tribe of Florida, US Sugar Corporation, Taylor Electric & Air-Conditioning, and VisitGlades.org. Thank you for your donations and helping Glades County make the Chalo Nitka Big Bass Tournament possible.