the league
WHAT TO KNOW
THE NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL FISHING LEAGUE
The league continues stronger in 2025.
The focus is to bring simplicity back to professional bass fishing. One lake, 118 anglers, three days of fishing with the heaviest combined three-day weight winning. The full field will compete on all three days for the winning check of $100,000.
This goal is to put the anglers first and build a trail that gets back to what the founders of bass fishing intended it to be.
BY THE NUMBERS
The League
One lake, 117 anglers, three days of fishing, the heaviest combined three day weight wins. The full field will compete on all three days for the winning check of $100,000.
THE DETAILS
• 117 angler field
• Six qualifying tournaments, two spring, two summer and two fall.
• No entry fee Championship with $250,000 total purse.
• $5,200 entry fee per event
• Live Streaming coverage on the water. Live in-studio commentator and live weigh-ins
• Trailered weigh-ins; pull right up to the stage showcasing your rig and sponsors
PAYOUTS
The goal is to make a lucrative endeavor for those professionals who also hold down full-time jobs. Anglers are encouraged to fish any other circuits as well. Payouts have been vetted through 38 prominent anglers. At their request, the top end of the payout bracket was distributed down the field. This ensures more anglers make a profit at each event:
• $100,000 Winner’s Check
• Top 38 payouts per event
• $20,000 Progressive Angler of the Year winner as well as paid entry fees for the 2026 season.
• No entry fee Championship tournament for the Top 42 in Progressive Angler of the Year Points along with season champions and returning champion and a $100,000 first place prize. A $250,000.00 total championship purse with payouts to all qualifiers.