The Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine offers weekend anglers the best payouts and advancement opportunities for the lowest entry fee available anywhere.
Only in the Bass Fishing League can you fish close to home with advancement opportunities to the All-American, Toyota Series Championship and REDCREST, the Bass Pro Tour championship, for a shot at winning top awards of $120,000, $235,000 and $300,000, respectively, including Phoenix MLF Bonuses.
The Bass Fishing League is your pathway to the Toyota Series, Tackle Warehouse Invitationals and ultimately the Bass Pro Tour. It also puts you in front of the sport’s largest fan base with coverage in Bass Fishing magazine, on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter reaching 2.3 million followers, on MajorLeagueFishing.com to more than 5 million visitors and in dedicated public relations outreach that generates 5.5 billion impressions annually across all MLF circuits.
Enter at MajorLeagueFishing.com or call 270.252.1000.
24 Divisions
Angler of the Year and Strike King Co-angler of the Year Awards
New Regional Opportunities + All-American, Toyota Series Championship and REDCREST Advancement
Your Pathway to the Toyota Series, Tackle Warehouse Invitationals and Bass Pro Tour
96 Qualifying Tournaments
24 Super Tournaments
12 Regionals – Six More than Last Season
1 Wild Card – New Format Offers a Second Chance for (Almost) Everyone
2026 All-American
Toyota Series Championship
| Place | Boater | Phoenix MLF Bonus | Co-angler |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6,000 | up to $7,000 | $3,000 |
| 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | |
| 3 | $2,000 | $1,000 | |
| 4 | $1,400 | $700 | |
| 5 | $1,200 | $600 | |
| 6 | $1,100 | $550 | |
| 7 | $1,000 | $500 | |
| 8 | $900 | $450 | |
| 9 | $800 | $400 | |
| 10 | $700 | $350 | |
| 11 | $630 | $315 | |
| 12 | $580 | $290 | |
| 13 | $560 | $280 | |
| 14 | $530 | $265 | |
| 15 | $500 | $250 | |
| 16 | $480 | $240 | |
| 17 | $460 | $230 | |
| 18 | $440 | $220 | |
| 19 | $420 | $210 | |
| 20 | $400 | $200 | |
| 21 | $390 | $195 | |
| 22 | $380 | $190 | |
| 23 | $370 | $185 | |
| 24 | $360 | $180 | |
| 25 | $350 | $175 | |
| 26 | $340 | $170 | |
| 27 | $330 | $165 | |
| 28 | $320 | $160 | |
| 29 | $310 | $155 | |
| 30 | $300 | $150 | |
| 31 | $290 | $145 | |
| 32 | $280 | $140 | |
| 33 | $270 | $135 | |
| 34 | $260 | $130 | |
| 35 | $250 | $125 | |
| 36 | $240 | $120 | |
| 37 | $230 | $115 | |
| 38 | $220 | $110 | |
| 39 | $210 | $105 | |
| 40 | $200 | $100 | |
| Berkley Big Bass | $1,000 | $500 | |
| Entry Fee | $220 | $110 |
Payback is based on the number of paid entries for each tournament.
| Place | Boater | Phoenix MLF Bonus | Co-angle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9,000 | up to $7,000 | $4,500 |
| 2 | $4,500 | $2,250 | |
| 3 | $3,000 | $1,500 | |
| 4 | $2,100 | $1,050 | |
| 5 | $1,800 | $900 | |
| 6 | $1,650 | $825 | |
| 7 | $1,500 | $750 | |
| 8 | $1,350 | $675 | |
| 9 | $1,200 | $600 | |
| 10 | $1,050 | $525 | |
| 11 | $950 | $475 | |
| 12 | $870 | $435 | |
| 13 | $840 | $420 | |
| 14 | $800 | $400 | |
| 15 | $750 | $375 | |
| 16 | $720 | $360 | |
| 17 | $690 | $345 | |
| 18 | $660 | $330 | |
| 19 | $630 | $315 | |
| 20 | $600 | $300 | |
| 21 | $590 | $295 | |
| 22 | $570 | $285 | |
| 23 | $560 | $280 | |
| 24 | $540 | $270 | |
| 25 | $530 | $265 | |
| 26 | $510 | $255 | |
| 27 | $500 | $250 | |
| 28 | $480 | $240 | |
| 29 | $460 | $230 | |
| 30 | $450 | $225 | |
| 31 | $430 | $215 | |
| 32 | $420 | $210 | |
| 33 | $400 | $200 | |
| 34 | $390 | $195 | |
| 35 | $370 | $185 | |
| 36 | $360 | $180 | |
| 37 | $340 | $170 | |
| 38 | $330 | $165 | |
| 39 | $310 | $155 | |
| 40 | $300 | $150 | |
| Berkley Big Bass | $1,500 | $750 | |
| Entry Fee | $330 | $165 |
Payback is based on the number of paid entries for each tournament.
| Place | Boater | Phoenix MLF Bonus | Co-angler |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $50,000* | up to $7,000 | $20,000* |
| 2 | $10,000* | $5,000* | |
| 3 | $5,000* | $2,500* | |
| 4 | $3,000 | $1,500 | |
| 5 | $2,000 | $1,000 | |
| 6 | $1,800 | $900 | |
| 7 | $1,600 | $800 | |
| 8 | $1,400 | $700 | |
| 9 | $1,200 | $600 | |
| 10 | $1,100 | $550 | |
| 11-15 | $1,000 | $500 | |
| 16-20 | $800 | $400 | |
| 21-25 | $600 | $300 | |
| Berkley Big Bass | $1,000 | $500 | |
| Entry Fee | $350 | $175 |
1st place boater receives a Phoenix 819 Pro with 200 HP outboard
* Top three boaters and co-anglers advance to the All-American
Payback is based on the number of paid entries for each tournament
| Place | Boater | Phoenix MLF Bonus | Co-angler |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $100,000 + REDCREST | $20,000 | $50,000 |
| 2 | $20,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 |
| 3 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $6,000 |
| 4 | $14,000 | $7,000 | $5,000 |
| 5 | $13,000 | $5,000 | $4,500 |
| 6 | $12,000 | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| 7 | $11,000 | $1,000 | $3,500 |
| 8 | $10,000 | $3,000 | |
| 9 | $9,000 | $2,500 | |
| 10 | $8,000 | $2,000 | |
| 11-20 | $3,000 | $1,500 | |
| 21-30 | $2,000 | $1,000 | |
| 31-46 | $1,500 | $750 | |
The boater champion at the All-American advances to REDCREST for the chance to win $300,000. The highest-finishing boater and co-angler from each Regional (including the Wild Card) at the All-American advance to the Toyota Series Championship for a shot at winning $235,000, including a $35,000 Phoenix MLF Bonus, and $33,500, respectively.
Payback is based on the number of paid entries for each tournament.
Qualifiers, Super Tournaments, Regionals & Wild Card
| Award | Place | Model Year/Motor Requirements | Original Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| $7,000 | Winner | 2023, 2024 or 2025 with 250 HP outboard | Yes |
| $5,000 | Winner | 2023, 2024 or 2025 with 225 HP outboard | Yes |
| $3,000 | Winner | 2023, 2024 or 2025 with 200 HP outboard | Yes |
| $2,500 | Winner | 2023, 2024 or 2025 with 175 HP or smaller outboard | Yes |
| $2,500 | Winner | 2022 or older with any outboard | No |
| $500 | Highest Finisher | None | No |
All-American
| Award | Place | Model Year/Motor Requirements | Original Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | Winner | None | Yes |
| $15,000 | 2 | None | Yes |
| $10,000 | 3 | None | Yes |
| $7,000 | 4 | None | Yes |
| $5,000 | 5 | None | Yes |
| $2,000 | 6 | None | Yes |
| $1,000 | 7 | None | Yes |
Boaters must meet all Phoenix MLF Bonus clothing, decal and participation requirements. Phoenix logo must be visible across the front of the jersey (minimum 12” wide by 1.75” tall). All factory-installed Phoenix decals must be on the boat in their original position, or wrapped boats must have the Phoenix logo in the same size (38” long) and in an equally visible location as the original decals. Participation is $19.95 per year and includes a Phoenix decal and membership card.
Visit PhoenixBassBoats.com for registration and complete details.
For questions about tournament registration or membership, please contact:
MLF Customer Service
270-252-1000 or [email protected]
Office Hours: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. CT. E-mails will be answered during normal business hours.
For questions about Bass Fishing League tournaments, please contact the tournament director in your division:
Illini, LBL, Mountain and Volunteer Divisions
Robert Evans
270-703-9969 or [email protected]
Choo Choo, Mississippi, Music City and Okie Divisions
Alan Gray
270-703-5441 or [email protected]
Buckeye, Bulldog, Gator and Hoosier Divisions
Leroy Hensley
270-703-0766 or [email protected]
Arkie, North Carolina, Piedmont and Shenandoah Divisions
Steve Sizemore
270-703-8882 or [email protected]
Bama, Cowboy, Michigan and Ozark Divisions
Shannon Storms
812-454-6867 or [email protected]
Great Lakes, Northeast, Savannah River and South Carolina Divisions
Michael Bucy
270-293-0060 or [email protected]