Eighty-eight teams have registered so far.
Chair Gord Watson says give the area's economy
, it's a number he can be happy with.
Watson says if they can reach last year's number of 93 teams, they would be the only tournament in the region not to be down.
Angler can still register by picked up forms on the Bass Championship's website.
Meantime, a call for volunteers is being made.
A sign-up will take place next Thursday at Boston Pizza.
