Major League Fishing (MLF) has officially announced the schedule for the 2025 Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats.
Major League Fishing (MLF) has officially announced the schedule for the 2025 Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats.The series will kick off in early February at Pickwick Lake in Florence, Alabama, and will culminate in early November at the Toyota Series Championship on Grand Lake in Grove, Oklahoma.
Grove, Oklahoma, Set to Host Toyota Series Championship
Brent Malone, Director of the Grove Convention and Tourism Bureau, expressed excitement about hosting the prestigious Toyota Series Championship at Wolf Creek Park. “We live and breathe fishing in Grove, Oklahoma, and it’s an honor to welcome international anglers for this world-class event. When MLF comes to town, we roll out the red carpet and make everyone feel at home,” said Malone. With a rich history of hosting top-tier fishing events, the community is eager to make this championship a memorable experience.
Toyota Series: Big Payouts for Local Competition
The Toyota Series offers the largest payouts for the lowest entry fees in national tournament fishing. Anglers can compete close to home, with the top pros vying for up to $235,000, including a $35,000 Phoenix MLF Bonus, at the Toyota Series Championship. Co-anglers have the chance to win a $33,500 Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat, fully powered by a 115-horsepower engine. In addition, the winning pro will earn a coveted spot in REDCREST 2026, with a chance to compete for $300,000.
2025 Toyota Series Schedule Highlights
MLF Toyota Series Tournament Director Mark McWha shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming season: “We’re wrapping up an amazing season and excited to reveal the 2025 schedule. Next year’s events will feature favorite fishing locations and new challenges for anglers, promising competitive and unforgettable experiences for all.”
Changes in 2025: Focus on Growth Areas
In 2025, MLF will suspend the Toyota Series Western Division but will expand its Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) by adding six new Regional events, bringing the total to 12 Regionals. This expansion aims to reduce travel requirements for qualifying anglers and create more local opportunities for competition. MLF will continue to explore options for reintroducing Western competitions in 2026.
Stay tuned for more updates as MLF delivers competitive fishing opportunities across the country for all skill levels!
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.
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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 13 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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