Visit Quad Cities Welcomes 2025 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Tournament
September 30, 2024
Quad Cities (IA/IL) - September 30, 2024 - Visit Quad Cities is proud to announce that the 2025 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Tournament presented by T-H Marine will be hosted in the Quad Cities from October 3-4, 2024 in Davenport, Iowa. This event is part of Major League Fishing’s (MLF) expansion to 12 Regional tournaments, offering bass anglers a chance to compete close to home for top prizes and the opportunity to advance to the prestigious BFL All-American Championship.
The Quad Cities, known for its beautiful riverfront and vibrant fishing community, is the perfect setting for this prestigious tournament. This event will bring 130 boats and countless bass fishing enthusiasts to our region, offering a chance to showcase the unique attractions and hospitality that make the Quad Cities a premier destination for outdoor recreation.
Anglers will begin their day with takeoff at 7:00 AM CT each morning from the Veterans Memorial Park Boat Ramp. Weigh-ins will be held at the same location at 3:00 PM CT on both tournament days. The tournament is expected to draw the best boaters and co-anglers from the Great Lakes and Illini divisions, competing for advancement opportunities and significant prizes, including a $50,000 Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat and $20,000 cash for co-anglers.
Event Details
Location: Veterans Memorial Park Boat Ramp, 315 S Marquette St, Davenport, IA 52802
Takeoff: October 10-12, 2024, at 7:00 AM CT
Weigh-In: October 10-12, 2024, at 3:00 PM CT
Media Contact
Lindsey Row, MBA, Director of Public Relations and Communications at Visit Quad Cities at [email protected] or (815) 806-5427.
About Visit Quad Cities
Founded in 1990, Visit Quad Cities is the region's official destination management and marketing organization (DMMO). Visit Quad Cities is a private 501(c)(6) non-profit engine that drives economic opportunity through tourism, builds our authentic brand, tells and sells the Quad Cities story, and enhances Quad Citizens’ quality of life and place.
About Major League Fishing
Major League Fishing (MLF) is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, producing more than 250 events annually at some of the most prestigious fisheries in the world, while broadcasting to America’s living rooms on CBS, Discovery Channel, Outdoor Channel, CBS Sports Network, World Fishing Network and on demand on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, the MLF roster of bass anglers includes the world’s top pros and more than 30,000 competitors in all 50 states and 17 countries. Since its founding in 2011, MLF has advanced the sport of competitive fishing through its premier television broadcasts and livestreams and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for bass through research, education, fisheries enhancement and fish care.
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