Vinton, Ohio—The second event of the National Professional Fishing League’s 2026 season will be relocated from Wright Patman Lake in Texas to Millwood Lake in Arkansas due to water level issues at Wright Patman which create boating safety concerns for the tournament field. The City of Texarkana, Texas will remain the host for the three-day event which runs from April 23-25.

“Moving a tournament is never ideal, but when conditions create safety hazards, we must do what’s best for our anglers,” said NPFL President Brad Fuller. “We’re extremely grateful that our host—the City of Texarkana, Texas—has been supportive of the change of plans. We look forward to scheduling another event at Wright Patman Lake in the future.”

City of Texarkana Texas Mayor Bob Bruggeman noted, “While we’re disappointed that low water levels will prevent anglers from competing on Wright Patman Lake, the safety of everyone involved must always come first. We support the National Professional Fishing League in making the best decision to ensure a successful tournament. We still look forward to welcoming anglers and their families to Texarkana and hope they take time to enjoy our local food, entertainment, and the genuine hospitality our neck of the woods is known for.”

Regarding the change of venue, Fuller said, “Fortunately, we’ve been able to pivot quickly and move our tournament to Millwood Lake in Arkansas, just north of Texarkana.”

The shift to nearby Millwood Lake means the League will be competing on the 29,200-acre reservoir for the first time. Launch and weigh-in all three days will be at Yarborough Landing in Little River County.

Livestream coverage of the weigh-ins is available on YouTube and the NPFL website all three competition days beginning Friday, April 24. Livestream on the water coverage is available on Days 2 and 3, April 24 and 25.

 

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