Major League Fishing Unveils 2025 Toyota Series Schedule

September 11, 2024
MLF Toyota Series

BENTON, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2024) – Major League Fishing (MLF) today announced the schedule for the 2025 Toyota Series 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 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.

March 18-20                        Lake Chickamauga                              Dayton, Tenn.

May 14-16                            Lake Guntersville                                Scottsboro, Ala. 


Northern Division

June 26-28                            Lake Champlain                                  Plattsburgh, N.Y.

Aug. 14-16                            St. Lawrence River                              Massena, N.Y.

Sept. 11-13                            Potomac River                                     Marbury, Md.


Plains Division

Feb. 27 – Mar. 1                   Lake of the Ozarks                              Osage Beach, Mo.

April 8-10                             Kentucky Lake                                     Gilbertsville, Ky.

Sept. 25-27                            Lake of the Ozarks                              Osage Beach, Mo.
                                          


Southern Division

Feb. 13-15                             Lake Okeechobee                                 Clewiston, Fla.

March 27-29                         Harris Chain of Lakes                          Leesburg, Fla.
                                           
April 24-26                           Lake Seminole                                       Bainbridge, Ga.


                                          
Southwestern Division

Jan. 23-25                             Sam Rayburn Reservoir                      Brookeland, Texas
                                          
March 6-8                             Sam Rayburn Reservoir                      Brookeland, Texas 
                                           
May 1-3                                 Lake Eufaula                                        Eufaula, Okla.
                                           
Toyota Series Championship

Nov. 6-8                                 Grand Lake                                           Grove, Okla.
                                              

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