LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Clear Lake Team Bass Tournament will take place in Lakeport on Saturday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, March 1.

Now in its 28th year, this popular homegrown tournament brings participants from many states – not just California – with more than 100 teams participating annually.

The Lake County Chamber of Commerce and Konocti Vista Casino are partnering to host the tournament. Konocti Vista, also a major sponsor, is the site of the event.

Organizers said the tournament is based upon a “100-percent payback” format, meaning that every cent of the registration fee is returned to the participants in prize money.

In order to continue this format, the Lake County Chamber seeks sponsorships from local businesses to cover the expenses necessary to produce the tournament.

The expenses to be covered are awards from first to fifth place for the winning teams, along with team trophies on Saturday and Sunday for the team which brings in the biggest fish of the day. 

The public is invited to attend the weigh-ins, held at 3 p.m. both days.

The awards will take place in the casino banquet hall at 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 1.

Applications for the tournament can be found at E Ticket Tackle and Clear Lake Outdoors in Lakeport; Limit Out Tackle in Clearlake Oaks and Clearlake Bait & Tackle in Clearlake.

They also can be found at www.lakecochamber.com and at the chamber office, 875 Lakeport Blvd. at Vista Point in Lakeport.

The entry fee is still $200 for a team of two fishermen.

Applications will be accepted at the chamber office until 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27.

For more information, contact the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at 707-263-5092.