WILKESVILLE, Ohio—The National Professional Fishing League and Visit Anderson today announce that Lake Hartwell on the South Carolina-Georgia state line will be the site of the 2025 NPFL Championship, October 3-5, 2025, and that Visit Anderson will host the event. It will be the second annual championship for the league and the third NPFL bass tournament to be held on the lake.

“We’ve known for some time that Lake Hartwell would be the site for our Championship,” said NPFL President Brad Fuller, “but settling on the dates took a little time because of our scheduling demands and the popularity of the venue. Lake Hartwell, with the support of Visit Anderson, is one of the most attractive and popular tournament sites in the country. We’re confident that early October will offer excellent weather and outstanding fishing, making it a true test of the best for the anglers scheduled to compete.”

In all, 42 anglers will vie for the Championship, including the top 40 finishers in the Progressive Angler of the Year standings, defending champion Brandon Perkins, and Nick Brown—winner of the Chompers/NPFL Stop #5 on Lake of the Ozarks. The full list of qualifiers is available here.

“We’re honored to have the opportunity to host the NPFL Championship at Green Pond Landing, Lake Hartwell and Anderson County,” said Neil Paul, Executive Director of Visit Anderson. “Our community has enjoyed a special relationship with the NPFL and their anglers for several years now. In each visit to Anderson County, the NPFL has made a positive impact in our community, and we’re looking forward to providing a championship-caliber experience.”

The 2025 NPFL season begins March 6-8 at the Santee Cooper lakes (Marion and Moultrie) in South Carolina. That’s the first of six regular season tournaments that will qualify 40 or more top pros for next year’s Championship. The full schedule can be found here.

About the National Professional Fishing League

The National Professional Fishing League (NPFL) was founded to bring competitive fishing to a broader audience and offer anglers a platform to compete at the highest level. The NPFL is committed to fostering integrity, competition, and innovation in the sport, providing anglers and fans alike with an exciting and unique experience.

Media Contact: Ken Duke — (407) 574-1898 or [email protected].