2026 Toyota Series slate announced

The 2026 Toyota Series schedule will once again feature five divisions (three events in each) and culminate with a championship event next fall at Pickwick Lake, Major League Fishing announced today.

“The 2026 Toyota Series schedule builds on the momentum of an incredible 2025 season,” MLF Toyota Series Tournament Director Mark McWha said in a release announcing the series schedule. “We’re confident that the 2026 schedule is set to deliver both high-level competition and the chance for grassroots anglers to shine on major stages. From legendary fisheries to exciting new opportunities, the upcoming season is shaping up to be one of the best yet for our anglers and fans.”

Pickwick was chosen to host its first Toyota Series championship since 2021. For Hardin County and Pickwick Landing State Park, the Toyota Series Championship’s return underscores the strong partnership between MLF, Tennessee State Parks and local tourism leaders – a relationship that continues to spotlight the fishery’s reputation as a premier fishing destination.

“Explore Pickwick Lake/Hardin County Tourism is pleased once again to host Major League Fishing for the Toyota Series Championship out of Pickwick Landing State Park, Tennessee,” said Beth Pippin, Tourism Executive Director. “Our partnership with Tennessee State Parks and MLF is a valuable opportunity in our efforts to continue our reputation as a national fishing destination. This economic impact drives our economy through sales tax, lodging tax, restaurants and other small businesses engagement, making MLF’s time here a boost to our revenue.”

At the championship, professional anglers will compete for a top prize of up to $235,000, including a $35,000 Phoenix MLF Bonus, while co-anglers will vie for a Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat powered by a 115-horsepower outboard, valued at $33,500.

The winning pro at the 2026 Toyota Series Championship will also earn an invitation to REDCREST 2027, the Bass Pro Tour championship event, where a top prize of $300,000 is on the line.

Here is the 2026 MLF Toyota Series Schedule:

Central Division
> Feb. 18-20: Lake Guntersville (Guntersville ,Ala.) *
> March 31-April 2: Pickwick Lake (Counce, Tenn.) **
> May 13-15: Lake Eufaula (Eufaula, Ala.)

Northern Division
> June 25-27: Potomac River (Marbury, Md.)
> July 30-Aug. 1: St. Lawrence River (Massena, N.Y.)
> Aug. 27-29: Lake Champlain (Plattsburgh, N.Y.)

Plains Division
> March 10-12: Lake of the Ozarks (Osage Beach, Mo.) **
> April 9-11: Kentucky Lake (Gilbertsville, Ky.)
> June 18-20: Lake Dardanelle (Russellville, Ark.)

Southern Division
> Jan. 29-31: Lake Okeechobee (Clewiston, Fla.)
> March 4-6: Kissimmee Chain of Lakes (Kissimmee, Fla.)
> April 30-May 2: Lake Seminole (Bainbridge, Ga.)

Southwestern Division
> Feb. 12-14: Sam Rayburn Reservoir (Brookeland, Texas)
> March 26-28: Grand Lake (Grove, Okla.)
> June 11-13: Arkansas River (Muskogee, Okla.)

Toyota Series Championship
> Nov. 5-7: Pickwick Lake (Counce, Tenn.)

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