MLF releases College, High School schedules

BENTON, Ky. – Major League Fishing announced this week the 2025 schedules and rules for the College Fishing and High School Fishing seasons. Both circuits offer prizes, scholarships and advancement opportunities to the 2025 Toyota Series Championship for qualified teams, and for college anglers, a shot to compete at REDCREST 2026.

2025 MLF College Fishing schedule consists of six qualifying tournaments, culminating in the National Championship on Wheeler Lake in Decatur, Ala. The top 15 percent of teams from each event will advance to the 2026 National Championship.

The High School Fishing circuit will feature teams competing in five Opens, held in conjunction with College Fishing events to allow students and parents to network with prospective college representatives during the event. Opens are two-person (team) events for students in grades 7-12, and open to any Student Angler Federation (SAF)-affiliated high school club in the United States. The top 10 percent of teams in each tournament advance to the High School Fishing National Championship.

Starting in 2025, all boats across all MLF circuits will be limited to the use of two forward-facing or 360-degree sonar transducers in any combination. Additionally, no bow-mounted screen may extend vertically more than 18 inches off the surface of the front deck at its highest point when the boat is on plane, and no screen mounted at the console may extend vertically more than 25 inches off the surface of the driver’s seat.

To create a more level playing field for up-and-coming student anglers and reinforce the learning of traditional bass-fishing techniques, use of forward-facing and 360-degree sonar will not be allowed in High School Fishing competition. Its use will not, however, be restricted during practice.

2025 College Fishing Schedule

Feb. 14 -- Lake Seminole -- Bainbridge, Ga.
March 7 -- Grand Lake -- Grove, Okla.
March 28 -- Kentucky-Barkley Lake -- Gilbertsville, Ky.
April 9-11 -- NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP at Wheeler Lake -- Decatur, Ala.
Sept. 14 -- Potomac River -- Marbury, Md.
Sept. 19 -- Lake of the Ozarks -- Osage Beach, Mo.
Oct. 24 -- Lake Hartwell -- Anderson, S.C.

2025 High School Fishing Opens Schedule

Feb. 15 -- Lake Seminole -- Bainbridge, Ga.
March 8 -- Grand Lake -- Grove, Okla.
March 29 -- Kentucky-Barkley Lake -- Gilbertsville, Ky.
June 25-28 -- NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP at Grand Lake -- Grove, Okla.
Sept. 20 -- Lake of the Ozarks -- Osage Beach, Mo.
Oct. 25 -- Lake Hartwell -- Anderson, S.C.

Entries for both circuits will be accepted starting Dec. 9. Students can enter online at MajorLeagueFishing.com or by calling (270) 252-1000.

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