Bass Tournaments, Watercross Return to Plattsburgh

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 4:21 AM

Lake Champlain will host a full slate of major summer events beginning July 18, including several national bass fishing tournaments and the return of East Coast Watercross July 31st through August 2nd. Organizers expect more than 2,000 competitors and visitors to boost tourism and local businesses across the Plattsburgh area.

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