Major League Fishing (MLF) has released the 2026 Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats schedule, starting in February on Alabama’s Lake Guntersville and concluding in November with the Toyota Series Championship on Pickwick Lake in Counce, Tenn., a Bill Dance Signature Lake.
| Division | Lake | City, State | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central | Lake Guntersville | Guntersville, Ala. | Feb. 18-20* |
| Central | Pickwick Lake | Counce, Tenn. | March 31 – April 2** |
| Central | Lake Eufaula | Eufaula, Ala | May 13-15* |
| Northern | Potomac River | Marbury, Md. | June 25-27 |
| Northern | St. Lawrence River | Massena, N.Y. | July 30 – Aug. 1 |
| Northern | Lake Champlain | Plattsburgh, N.Y. | Aug. 27-29 |
| Plains | Lake of the Ozarks | Osage Beach, Mo. | March 10-12** |
| Plains | Kentucky Lake | Gilbertsville, Ky. | April 9-11 |
| Plains | Lake Dardanelle | Russellville, Ark. | June 18-20 |
| Southern | Lake Okeechobee | Clewiston, Fla. | Jan. 29-31 |
| Southern | Kissimmee Chain of Lakes | Kissimmee, Fla. | March 4-6* |
| Southern | Lake Seminole | Bainbridge, Ga. | April 30 – May 2 |
| Southwestern | Sam Rayburn Reservoir | Brookeland, Texas | Feb. 12-14 |
| Southwestern | Grand Lake | Grove, Okla. | March 26-28 |
| Southwestern | Arkansas River | Muskogee, Okla. | June 11-13 |
| Championship | Pickwick Lake | Counce, Tenn. | Nov. 5-7 |
The six-division circuit will feature 24 qualifying events across the Southern, Central, Northern, Plains, and Southwestern divisions, offering payouts up to $235,000 for professional anglers and a Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat package valued at $33,500 for co-anglers. The winning pro at the Championship will also secure a berth in REDCREST 2027, the Bass Pro Tour’s marquee event with a $300,000 top prize.
“The 2026 Toyota Series schedule builds on the momentum of an incredible 2025 season,” said MLF Toyota Series Tournament Director Mark McWha. “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.”
Lake Guntersville, Pickwick Lake, and Lake Eufaula anchor the Central Division slate, while the Northern Division will visit the Potomac River, St. Lawrence River, and Lake Champlain. The Plains Division will compete on Lake of the Ozarks, Kentucky Lake, and Lake Dardanelle, and the Southern Division will fish Lake Okeechobee, the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, and Lake Seminole. The Southwestern Division features Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Grand Lake, and the Arkansas River.
For Hardin County, Tenn., the Championship’s return underscores its status as a fishing destination and an economic driver. “Our partnership with Tennessee State Parks and MLF is a valuable opportunity in our efforts to continue our reputation as a national fishing destination,” said Beth Pippin, Tourism Executive Director for Explore Pickwick Lake/Hardin County Tourism.
Events will run from Jan. 29 through Nov. 7, 2026, with select tournaments scheduled mid-week. Full program rules and details will be released later this year.
More information is available at MajorLeagueFishing.com.
