Newberry, S.C. — The National Professional Fishing League has canceled Day 1 at the final stop of the 2024 NPFL season on Lake Murray out of Newberry, South Carolina, due to unsafe weather conditions.

The decision was made after tournament officials reviewed reports from the National Weather Service and other sources issuing Lake Wind Advisories and calling for sustained winds of greater than 20 mph and gusts up to 40 mph.

“Our commitment is to the safety and well-being of our anglers,” said NPFL president Brad Fuller. “We’re eager to get this tournament in the books, to wrap up our Progressive Angler of the Year race and finalize our field for the 2025 NPFL Championship, but safety will always come first, and the current weather situation presents a threat that’s too great to risk.”

The cancelation of today’s competition means that NPFL Stop 6 on Lake Murray hosted by Capital City Lake Murray Country will be reduced to a two-day event starting Thursday, December 12, and ending Friday, December 13. At the conclusion of competition, NPFL will crown its 2024 Progressive Angler of the Year and set the field for the 2025 NPFL Championship on Lake Hartwell next October.

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.

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