Major League Fishing has announced its schedule and roster for the 2025 BPT series. Anglers and viewers can expect some updates and changes for the 2025 MLF season. Although the fishing roster may look different this year, it will produce some of the best bass fishing anglers in the world. We’ll cover what to expect, the schedule and location, and all the anglers who are expected to fish the MLF Bass Pro Tour in 2025.
2025 Major League Fishing Changes
As the MLF prepares for its seventh season, there are notable changes. Major League Fishing has reduced the amount of anglers fishing the BPT series from 80 to 66. With millions on the line throughout the 2025 fishing season, the winning amount per bass pro tournament has increased from $100,000 to $150,000. Major League Fishing anglers will still earn valuable points towards AOY, REDCREST 2026, and General Tire Heavy Hitters.
Another change made by Major League Fishing is when the anglers will fish. On days one and two of the Qualifying Round, all anglers will fish for the first time in Bass Pro Tour history. Top anglers will then move on to the third day’s Knockout Round and the fourth day’s Championship Round. Catch, weigh, and immediate release is still required. All the action will be streamed live on MLFNOW!, as well as on MajorLeagueFishing.com, MyOutdoorTV (MOTV), and the Major League Fishing app.
Perhaps the most controversial change for the 2025 MLF season is the usage of forward-facing sonar. There will be a daily cap on how long each angler can utilize forward-facing and 360-degree sonar. The 2025 Bass Pro Tour anglers are required to choose one of three daily periods to use these electronics. Fans observing on MLFNOW! will be informed of the usage of FFS and 360-degree technologies via an indicator on SCORETRACKER® next to each angler’s name. The tracker will show who has used, is now using, or still has access to forward-facing sonar. Before the chosen period begins, anglers will announce their use of these electronics. All seven Bass Pro Tour tournaments and REDCREST 2025 are subject to this regulation.
*This rule does not pertain to Heavy Hitters or Team Series.
2025 Major League Fishing Pro Tour Schedule
Bass Pro Tour Stage One in Lake Conroe kicks off the seven-stage 2025 Bass Pro Tour season in late January. All fishermen start the season with zero AOY points and aim to start strong in the competition for the Fishing Clash AOY title. The schedule includes REDCREST 2025 and the sixth annual General Tire Heavy Hitters All-Star Event.
Jan. 30- Feb. 2 – Stage One at Lake Conroe, Conroe, TX
Feb. 13-16 – Stage Two at the Harris Chain of Lakes, Leesburg, FL
March 6-9 – Stage Three at Lake Murray, Columbia, SC
April 3-6 – Bass Pro Shops REDCREST 2025 at Lake Guntersville, Huntsville, AL
May 1-4 – Stage Four at Lake Chickamauga/Nickajack Lake, Chattanooga, TN
May 17-22 – General Tire Heavy Hitters at Smith Mountain Lake, Franklin County, VA
June 5-8 – Stage Five at Kentucky Lake, Calvert City, KY
June 26-29 – Stage Six at the Potomac River, Marbury, MD
Aug. 7-10 – Stage Seven at Saginaw Bay, Bay City, MI
2025 Major League Fishing Roster
The 66 professional anglers on the 2025 Bass Pro Tour Roster include the following:
- Casey Ashley, Donalds, S.C.
- Adrian Avena, Vineland, N.J.
- Matt Becker, Ten Mile, Tenn.
- Josh Bertrand, Queen Creek, Ariz.
- Zack Birge, Blanchard, Okla.
- Keith Carson, DeBary, Fla.
- Brent Chapman, Lake Quivira, Kan.
- Luke Clausen, Spokane, Wash.
- Dustin Connell, Clanton, Ala.
- Justin Cooper, Zwolle, La.
- Brandon Coulter, Knoxville, Tenn.
- Mark Daniels Jr., Tuskegee, Ala.
- Mark Davis, Mount Ida, Ark.
- Ott DeFoe, Blaine, Tenn.
- David Dudley, Lynchburg, Va.
- Brent Ehrler, Redlands, Calif.
- James Elam, Tulsa, Okla.
- Edwin Evers, Talala, Okla.
- Todd Faircloth, Jasper, Texas
- Cole Floyd, Leesburg, Ohio
- Shin Fukae, Osaka, Japan
- Anthony Gagliardi, Prosperity, S.C.
- Drew Gill, Mount Carmel, Ill.
- Nick Hatfield, Greeneville, Tenn.
- Dylan Hays, Hot Springs, Ark.
- *Marshall Hughes, Hemphill, Texas
- John Hunter, Shelbyville, Ky.
- Alton Jones, Lorena, Texas
- Alton Jones Jr., Waco, Texas
- Gary Klein, Mingus, Texas
- Bobby Lane, Lakeland, Fla.
- Chris Lane, Guntersville, Ala.
- *Jake Lawrence, Buchanan, Tenn.
- Jeremy Lawyer, Sarcoxie, Mo.
- Nick LeBrun, Bossier City, La.
- Dave Lefebre, Erie, Pa.
- Jared Lintner, Covington, Ga.
- Justin Lucas, Guntersville, Ala.
- *Colby Miller, Elmer, La.
- Andy Montgomery, Blacksburg, S.C.
- Andy Morgan, Dayton, Tenn.
- Britt Myers, Lake Wylie, S.C.
- Michael Neal, Dayton, Tenn.
- Ron Nelson, Berrien Springs, Mich.
- Takahiro Omori, Tokyo, Japan
- Keith Poche, Pike Road, Ala.
- Skeet Reese, Auburn, Calif.
- Marshall Robinson, Landrum, S.C.
- Marty Robinson, Lyman, S.C.
- Dean Rojas, Lake Havasu City, Ariz.
- Mark Rose, Wynne, Ark.
- Fred Roumbanis, Russellville, Ark.
- Bradley Roy, Lancaster, Ky.
- Terry Scroggins, San Mateo, Fla.
- Fletcher Shryock, Guntersville, Ala.
- Spencer Shuffield, Hot Springs, Ark.
- Gerald Spohrer, Gonzales, La.
- Jeff Sprague, Point, Texas
- Wesley Strader, Spring City, Tenn.
- Bryan Thrift, Shelby, N.C.
- Martin Villa, Charlottesville, Va.
- Greg Vinson, Wetumpka, Ala.
- David Walker, Sevierville, Tenn.
- Jacob Wall, New Hope, Ala.
- Jacob Wheeler, Harrison, Tenn.
- Jesse Wiggins, Addison, Ala.
* Denotes 2025 Bass Pro Tour Rookie
What Major League Fishing Fans Can Expect in 2025
New MLF BPT fishing rules and regulations start in 2025. It will be interesting to see updated fishing news about how the fans adjust. “We’re excited about the rollout of the Bass Pro Tour 2025 schedule and what the season will offer to our fans: a fun mixture of new and familiar destinations, with a variety of fishery types and styles,” said MLF Executive Vice President & General Manager Kathy Fennel. “The schedule includes some of the best bass lakes and rivers in the country, which will create consistent excitement for our fans. We’re grateful to our fans, local partners, and Bass Pro Tour anglers as we’re set up for an exciting 2025 season.”
