Arkansas set to hosting stop in upcoming 2026 Bass Pro Tour

Major League Fishing announced their schedule for the upcoming 2026 Bass Pro Tour — and there’s set to be a stop right in here in Arkansas!

ROGERS, Ark. — Major League Fishing (MLF) announced their schedule for the upcoming eighth season of their Bass Pro Tour, which they call “professional bass fishing’s most competitive circuit. 

The MLF will be making a stop at Beaver Lake once again, as Northwest Arkansas will be the host from April 30-May 3 for Stage 5 of this year’s Bass Pro Tour Season.

The event is set to showcase 51 of the world’s top pro bass anglers as they all compete for a top prize of $150,000 at Beaver Lake. Organizers said that competitors will also be pitting for “a season-long purse of millions of dollars in earnings and valuable points in the Fishing Clash Angler of the Year (AOY) race and qualification into REDCREST 2027.”

Northwest Arkansas officials are looking ahead to the MLF, and emphasized their excitement for the upcoming event

“Rogers is thrilled to welcome the MLF Bass Pro Tour to Beaver Lake in 2026,” said J.R. Shaw, Executive Director for Destination Rogers. “Outdoor recreation in Arkansas fuels our state’s economy, and events like this support small businesses and bring great awareness to Rogers and Northwest Arkansas as a premier outdoor recreation destination. Destination Rogers looks forward to partnering with the Major League Fishing staff and community in hosting this prestigious tournament.”

The upcoming MLF will be historic as it will mark the first time that the Bass Pro Tour has visited Beaver Lake. 

Organizers said that the last time Beaver Lake hosted a major professional-level bass tournament was in 2017. The return to Beaver Lake is something that both Northwest Arkansas officials and MLF organizers are looking forward to.

 “Our 2026 schedule showcases everything we love about the Bass Pro Tour – challenging new waters, high-stakes competition and a roster of the most accomplished anglers in the sport,” said Kathy Fennel, MLF Executive Vice President & General Manager. “We’re excited about several new stops on the Tour next season but also looking forward to returning to some of our most successful venues from the past, including Beaver Lake and Northwest Arkansas. There’s never been a better time to be a fan of the sport of professional bass fishing.”

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