A survey of selected Oklahoma black bass tournament organizations was conducted in 1994 to estimate the direct economic impact of these events. The average bass tournament drew 23 two-person teams who spent an average of $4,600 per event on lodging, fuel, food and supplies. The 14 tournaments with over 100 teams and the 36 events with over 50 teams each contributed $640,000 to various local economies. One professional event was estimated at contributing $455,700 to the local economy. The total direct economic impact from bass tournaments in 1995 was estimated at $4.87 million. Tournament permits have increased 42% since 1994 with an estimated 1,700 events in 1998 contributing $6.6 million to the state's economy.