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Major League Fishing Unveils 2025 Toyota Series Schedule

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BENTON, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2024) – Major League Fishing (MLF) today announced the schedule for the 2025 Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats, which kicks off in early February at Pickwick Lake in Florence, Alabama, and concludes in early November with the Toyota Series Championship on Grand Lake in Grove, Oklahoma.

“We live and breathe fishing in Grove, Oklahoma, and to host a world-class championship of this caliber with international anglers from around the world is an honor,” said Brent Malone, Grove Convention and Tourism Director. “Our town is super excited for the 2025 Toyota Series Championship that will be held at Wolf Creek Park.  We have hosted thousands of tournaments, but when MLF comes to town, we roll out the red carpet.  We will be ready and prepared to make everyone feel at home in our wonderful community. “

Offering the biggest payouts for the lowest entry fees of any national tournament trail, the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats provides anglers the opportunity to fish close to home for lucrative awards and advancement to the nationally televised Toyota Series Championship, where pros compete for a top prize of up to $235,000, including a $35,000 Phoenix MLF Bonus, and Strike King c o-anglers compete for a $33,500 Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat powered by a 115-horsepower outboard motor.

In addition, the winning pro at the Toyota Series Championship earns an invitation to compete in REDCREST 2026 – the Bass Pro Tour championship – for the chance to win $300,000.

“We’re wrapping up a stellar season on the Toyota Series and are excited to announce our 2025 schedule,” said MLF Toyota Series Tournament Director Mark McWha. “Next year’s lineup promises to offer many exciting opportunities for anglers and a return to some of their favorite locations. We’re confident that the 2025 season will bring even more competitive and memorable experiences for both our participants and fans.”

As part of its ongoing efforts to focus on key growth areas, MLF will suspend the Toyota Series Western Division in 2025 and expand its Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) schedule with six additional Regionals serving its 24 BFL divisions. The 2025 Bass Fishing League will include 12 Regionals, up from six in 2024, to drastically reduce travel requirements for qualifying anglers. More information on the BFL expansion will be announced soon.

MLF is committed to providing compelling tournament options for all anglers and will evaluate opportunities to return to the West with something new in 2026.  

2025 MLF Toyota Series Schedule:

Central Division

Feb. 5-7                                  Pickwick Lake                                      Florence, Ala.
                                         Hosted by Visit the Shoals

March 18-20                        Lake Chickamauga                             Dayton, Tenn.
                                         Hosted by Fish Dayton – Rhea Economic & Tourism Council

May 14-16                            Lake Guntersville                                Scottsboro, Ala.
                                                  Hosted by Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Northern Division

June 26-28                            Lake Champlain                                   Plattsburgh, N.Y.
                                                   Hosted by the City of Plattsburgh & the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau

Aug. 14-16                             St. Lawrence River                              Massena, N.Y.
                                                   Hosted by the Town of Massena

Sept. 11-13                            Potomac River                                     Marbury, Md.
                                         Hosted by Charles County Recreation, Parks and Tourism

Plains Division

Feb. 27 – Mar. 1                    Lake of the Ozarks                             Osage Beach, Mo.
                                          Hosted by the Tri-County Lodging Association

April 8-10                               Kentucky Lake                                     Gilbertsville, Ky.
                                          Hosted by the Kentucky Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau

Sept. 25-27                             Lake of the Ozarks                              Osage Beach, Mo.
                                          Hosted by the Tri-County Lodging Association

Southern Division

Feb. 13-15                               Lake Okeechobee                                 Clewiston, Fla.
                                           Hosted by the Hendry County Tourism Development Council

March 27-29                           Harris Chain of Lakes                          Leesburg, Fla.
                                           Hosted by Discover Lake County Florida

April 24-26                              Lake Seminole                                       Bainbridge, Ga.
                                           Hosted by Visit Bainbridge

Southwestern Division

Jan. 23-25                                Sam Rayburn Reservoir                      Brookeland, Texas
                                           Hosted by the Jasper – Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce

March 6-8                                Sam Rayburn Reservoir                      Brookeland, Texas
                                           Hosted by the Jasper – Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce

May 1-3                                     Lake Eufaula                                            Eufaula, Okla.
                                           Hosted by Vision Eufaula

Toyota Series Championship

Nov. 6-8                                     Grand Lake                                               Grove, Okla.
                                                      Hosted by the City of Grove & Grove Convention and Tourism Bureau

Full program rules and details for the 2025 MLF Toyota Series will be announced later this year.

For complete details and updated information, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the Toyota Series on the MLF5 social media outlets at FacebookInstagram and YouTube .

About Major League Fishing
Major League Fishing (MLF) is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, producing more than 250 events annually at some of the most prestigious fisheries in the world, while broadcasting to America’s living rooms on CBS, Discovery Channel, Outdoor Channel, CBS Sports Network, World Fishing Network and on demand on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, the MLF roster of bass anglers includes the world’s top pros and more than 30,000 competitors in all 50 states and 17 countries. Since its founding in 2011, MLF has advanced the sport of competitive fishing through its premier television broadcasts and livestreams and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for bass through research, education, fisheries enhancement and fish care.

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