NPFL cancels opening day at Lake Eufaula

EUFAULA, Okla. — The National Professional Fishing League has canceled Day 1 of this week's event at Lake Eufaula due to unsafe weather conditions. The tournament will now start on Thursday and conclude Friday.

The decision was made after tournament officials reviewed reports from the National Weather Service and other sources calling for high winds and lightning, making for unsafe fishing and boating conditions.

“Our commitment is to the safety and well-being of our anglers,” said NPFL president Brad Fuller. “We will not subject our anglers to unsafe conditions.”

Livestream coverage of the event with will be available on Thursday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the NPFL website and YouTube Channel.

Weigh-ins will begin at 2 p.m. CT at Nichols Point on Thursday and Friday.

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