Hartwell is in a three-way tie for “most Bassmaster Classics” hosted—2008, 2015, 2018 and 2022. Impounded in ... Hartwell offers some of the best bass fishing in the country.

creates a perfect environment where fish thrive and a diverse fishing experience which attract anglers year round. 1996 George Cochran’s Bassmaster Classic Victory at Lay Lake Two-time Classic ...