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THE NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL FISHING LEAGUE

The league continues stronger in 2024.

The focus is to bring simplicity back to professional bass fishing. One lake, 126 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.

"Our goal is to build an enduring tour with the anglers and their families at the forefront."
Alan McCulloch
Founder, NPFL

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

Anglers
25
Winner's Check
$ 10 K
Payouts Per Event*
1

One lake, 126 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

• 126 angler field
• Six qualifying tournaments, two spring, two summer and two fall.
• No entry fee Championship with $200,000 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 40 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 40 payouts per event
• $20,000 Progressive Angler of the Year winner as well as paid entry fees for the 2025 season.
• No entry fee Championship tournament for the Top 25 in Progressive Angler of the Year Points with a $100,000 first place prize. A $200,000.00 total championship purse with payouts to all 25 qualifiers.

$100,000 winner's check with top 40 payouts

QUALIFYING EVENTS
1st $100,000
2nd $20,000
3rd $15,000
4th $14,000
5th $13,500
6th $13,000
7th $12,500
8th $12,000
9th $11,500
10th $11,000
11th – 15th $10,200
16th – 20th $9,200
21st – 25th $8,200
26th – 30th $8,000
31st – 35th $7,200
36th – 39th $7,000
40th $3,000
*Based on 123 Angler Field

Official 2024 National Professional Fishing League Rules