WILKESVILLE, Ohio—The field of anglers for the 2026 National Professional Fishing League season is full at 130. But if you don’t see your name on the list below, it’s not too late to get in.

“We’re still accepting talented anglers who are also outstanding human beings to join us for what promises to be the biggest and best season ever for the NPFL,” says league president Brad Fuller. “This will be our biggest field of competitors in our six-year history, and we’re about to close the door on new entries because we’ve always considered 130 anglers to be a ‘full’ field, but we can make room for a few more who are talented and ready to test themselves against a top-notch field and a challenging schedule.

“In 2026, we have the anglers, the schedule, the platforms, and the team to rival any organization in bass fishing,” adds Fuller. “For the fishing fans who enjoyed the great strides we made in 2025, it’s going to be even bigger and better next year.”

Anglers who wish to be part of the 2026 field should complete the Angler Application as soon as possible!

The six-event 2026 season kicks off on Florida’s Harris Chain of Lakes in March and wraps up in September on New York’s Lake George. In between, there are four other events in Texas, Alabama, and New York. Florida bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and spotted bass will all be in play on the diverse fisheries that will reward versatility and adaptability in a true test of the best.

“For anglers ready to test themselves against a variety of fisheries, species, seasons, and conditions, the NPFL is the answer,” Fuller says. “But maybe even more than that, it’s a chance to compete against all-time greats like Rick Clunn, Greg Hackney, and Andy Morgan; top crossover pros like Patrick Walters, John Cox, and Zack Birge; and home-grown stars like Timmy Reams, Todd Goade, and Scott Hamrick. Plus, we’ve got more than a dozen true rookies joining the field in 2026—anglers who have never fished at the top level of a major tour, but who are ready to make a name for themselves.”

Applicants must commit to a locked field and agree to participate in all six regular-season events. This ensures a committed group of anglers for the entire season. Choosing the right anglers for the field is critical to the NPFL’s mission.

“We take our selection process very seriously,” Fuller adds. “We interview each angler before they’re selected. No one is automatically accepted into the league just because they have an impressive tournament résumé or a lot of sponsors. We’re not just looking for excellent anglers. We want excellent people who are passionate about the sport—people who share our commitment and vision.”

Apply here.

Here’s the list of 129 anglers committed to compete in the NPFL in 2026:

1. Barron Adams
2. Johnnie Adams
3. Gary Adkins
4. Sean Alvarez
5. Charlie Apperson
6. Todd Auten
7. Chris Baker
8. Keith Bardolf
9. Hunter Baughman
10. Bob Behrle
11. Tommy Biffle
12. Zack Birge
13. Joey Bloom
14. T-Roy Broussard
15. Nick Brown
16. Paul Browning
17. Jason Burroughs
18. Josh Butler
19. Jon Canada
20. Scott Canterbury
21. Quintin Cappo
22. Corey Casey
23. Craig Chambers
24. Ryan Chandler
25. Hank Cherry
26. Luke Clausen
27. Rick Clunn
28. Brandon Cobb
29. Bo Collins
30. Michael Comeau
31. Drew Cook
32. Richard Cooper
33. John Cox (FL)
34. John Cox (GA)
35. Cliff Crochet
36. Alex Davis
37. Darrell Davis
38. Harmon Davis
39. Bill Day
40. Seth Ellis
41. Will Fletcher
42. Tim Frederick
43. Kyle Freeman
44. Dylan Freeze
45. Austin Garland
46. Kyle Glasgow
47. Todd Goade
48. Wesley Gore
49. Chad Grigsby
50. Buddy Gross
51. Greg Hackney
52. Scott Hamrick
53. Ray Hanselman
54. Chip Harrington
55. Cole Harris
56. Matt Herren
57. Paul Hodges
58. Josh Hooks
59. Stacey James
60. Travis Jewell
61. Ron Johnson
62. Jonathan Kelley
63. Russ Lane
64. Logan Latuso
65. Shane LeHew
66. Derek Lehtonen
67. Lavoyd Lemmond
68. Shane Lineberger
69. Joe Lineberry
70. Jared Lintner
71. Wes Logan
72. Bill Lowen
73. Kevin Madeley
74. Chad Marler
75. Lendell Martin
76. Matt McBee
77. Jason Meninger
78. Harry Moore
79. Andy Morgan
80. Rickey Morris
81. Brock Mosley
82. Shawn Murphy
83. James Niggemeyer
84. Jordan Osborne
85. Jamie Pierce
86. Pete Ponds
87. Jacob Powroznik
88. J. Queen
89. Mike Quinlin
90. Timmy Reams
91. Dustin Reneau
92. Jason Reyes
93. Joshua Reynolds
94. Darrel Robertson
95. Matt Robertson
96. Troy Roder
97. Kevin Rogers
98. Fred Roumbanis
99. T. Russell
100. Hunter Sales
101. Ryan Satterfield
102. Adam Savage
103. Garrett Smith
104. Gerald Spohrer
105. Brad Staley
106. Scott Suggs
107. Gerald Swindle
108. Randall Tharp
109. J Todd Tucker
110. Andrew Upshaw
111. Grant Vest
112. Martin Villa
113. Greg Vinson
114. David Walker
115. Patrick Walters
116. Jimmy Ward
117. Josh Watkins
118. James Watson
119. Mitchell Webb
120. Brad Whatley
121. Chris Whisenant
122. Scott Wiley
123. Alton Wilhoit
124. David Williams
125. Dustin Williamson
126. Jason Williamson
127. Jason Wilson
128. Tim Wilson
129. Jesse Wise
130. David Wootten

About the National Professional Fishing League 

The National Professional Fishing League exists to elevate competitive bass fishing by creating a platform defined by integrity, competition, and tradition. We believe that bass fishing is more than a sport—it is a lifestyle, a culture, and a path to family, friends, and fulfillment. Our mission is to provide anglers and fans with an authentic and accessible experience that honors the spirit of the sport while building a community united by shared passion and purpose.

For more information, visit our website.