Columbia PFG College Fishing Info

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Additional Information

2026 Columbia PFG College Fishing presented by Abu Garcia:

  • The winning club at the 2026 Columbia PFG College Fishing presented by Abu Garcia National Championship receives $43,500, including a $33,500 Phoenix 518 Pro powered by a 115 HP outboard and $10,000. The winning team also advances to the 2026 Toyota Series Championship to compete as pros for a shot at winning as much as $235,000, including a $35,000 MLF Phoenix Bonus. The highest finishing team member at the Toyota Series Championship advances to REDCREST 2027 to compete against the world’s top pros for $300,000.
  • The second-place club at the 2026 College Fishing National Championship receives a $33,500 Phoenix 518 Pro powered by a 115 HP outboard. The team also advances to the 2026 Toyota Series Championship to compete as pros.
  • The third-place club at the 2026 National Championship receives $4,000, and the team advances to the 2026 Toyota Series Championship as co-anglers for a shot at winning a $33,500 Phoenix 518 Pro powered by a 115 HP outboard.
  • Every team in the top 10 at the 2026 National Championship receives at least $1,000. 
  • Live weigh-in coverage at every tournament.
  • National television coverage of the National Championship on VICE Sports.
  • Earn priority entry into the Toyota Series. 
  • Win lucrative contingency bonuses from Columbia PFG College Fishing sponsors, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com for details.
  • Enter at MajorLeagueFishing.com or by calling 270.252.1000. The entry fee is $100 per team, per tournament for teams entering prior to onsite check-in. The onsite entry fee is $150 per team.

Schedule

Friday
Feb. 20
Lake Seminole: Earle May Boat Basin | Bainbridge, GA
Hosted by Visit Bainbridge
No guides or purchasing information after Feb 9, 2026
Friday
Mar. 13
Lake Eufaula: Lakepoint State Park | Eufaula, AL
Hosted by Eufaula Barbour County Chamber of Commerce
No guides or purchasing information after Mar 2, 2026 
Friday
April 10
Table Rock Lake: Table Rock State Park Marina | Branson, MO
Hosted by ExploreBranson.com
No guides or purchasing information after Mar 30, 2026
Sunday
June 28
Potomac River: Smallwood State Park | Marbury, MD
Hosted by Charles County Government, Dept. of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism
No guides or purchasing information after Jun 17, 2026
Friday
Sept. 25
Lake Guntersville: Civitan Park | Guntersville, AL 
Hosted by Marshall County Tourism and Sports
No guides or purchasing information after Sep 14, 2026
Friday
Oct. 23
Cherokee Lake: TVA Dam Boat Launch | Jefferson City, TN
Hosted by Visit Jefferson County TN
No guides or purchasing information after Oct 12, 2026

Columbia PFG College Fishing presented by Abu Garcia National Championship

Thursday - Saturday
Feb. 12-14
Lake Murray: Dreher Island State Park | Prosperity, SC
No guides or purchasing information after Jan 24, 2026
Off-limits: Jan. 25-Feb. 8, 2026
Practice: Feb. 9-10, 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset & Feb. 11 30 minutes before sunrise to 3 p.m.
Hosted by Capital City Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board

Payouts

Qualifiers

PlaceClub
1$2,000
2$1,000
3$700
4$600
5$500

Top 15 percent of teams advance to the 2027 National Championship.

A tournament must have at least 100 boats for cash awards and points to be active.

2026 Columbia PFG College Fishing presented by Abu Garcia National Championship – No Entry Fee

(Top 15 percent of teams from each 2025 Qualifier)

Place Club + Anglers
1$43,500 - Includes a $33,500 Phoenix 518 Pro with 115 HP outboard and $10,000 + 2026 Toyota Series Championship as pros and REDCREST 2027 for the highest-finishing team member at the Toyota Series Championship
2$33,500 - Includes a Phoenix 518 Pro with 115 HP outboard + 2026 Toyota Series Championship as pros
3$4,000 + 2026 Toyota Series Championship as co-anglers
4$3,000
5$2,000
6-10$1,000

Visit MajorLeagueFishing.com for contingency award details.

Contact

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 College Fishing tournaments, please contact:

Kevin Hunt

270-205-5155 or [email protected]