Visit Quad Cities Welcomes Back the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Tournament
September 29, 2025
Quad Cities to host regional anglers October 3-4, 2025
Quad Cities (IA/IL) – Visit Quad Cities is proud to announce that the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Tournament presented by T-H Marine will return to the Quad Cities October 3–4, 2025. This year’s event will be hosted at The Isle Hotel & Casino in Bettendorf, Iowa, with takeoff from Leach Park at 7:00 a.m. and weigh-ins at 3:00 p.m. each day.
Roughly 240 participants, competing as boaters and co-anglers across 120 boats, will fish in pools 14, 15, and 16 of the Mississippi River. The area immediately surrounding the Isle’s marina will remain off limits for fishing.
“We are thrilled to welcome Major League Fishing (MLF) back to the Quad Cities,” said Jessica VanDyke, Business Growth and Sports Development Manager, CTA. “This tournament is such a special way to activate the Mighty Mississippi, and we’re fortunate to have the riverfront resources that make an event like this possible. Bettendorf and the Quad Cities provide an incredible backdrop for anglers and fans alike, and we’re proud to share our community on a national stage once again.”
The Phoenix Bass Fishing League serves as a pathway to the Toyota Series, Tackle Warehouse Invitationals, and ultimately the Bass Pro Tour. It also provides competitors exposure to the sport’s largest fan base, with coverage reaching millions through Bass Fishing magazine, social media channels with 2.3 million followers, MajorLeagueFishing.com’s 5 million annual visitors, and public relations outreach that generates more than 5.5 billion impressions annually across all MLF circuits.
Tournament Highlights
- 12 Regionals Nationwide – six more than last season
- Top Awards: $50,000 Phoenix 819 Pro with 200 HP outboard for top boater, plus Phoenix MLF Bonus ($500–$7,000); $20,000 for top co-angler
- Advancement Opportunities: Top three boaters and co-anglers from each Regional advance to the prestigious All-American
- Competition Structure: Full field Friday and Saturday; winners determined by the heaviest two-day catch (5 bass per day boater limit, 3 bass per day co-angler limit)
- Prize Payouts: Top 25 boaters and co-anglers earn checks
- Live Coverage: Weigh-ins available with live coverage on MajorLeagueFishing.com
- Entry Fees: $350 for boaters, $175 for co-anglers
Event Details
- Host Hotel & Headquarters: The Isle Hotel & Casino, 1777 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf, IA 52722
- Takeoff: October 3–4, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. CT from Leach Park, Bettendorf
- Weigh-In: October 3–4, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CT at Leach Park, Bettendorf
Media Contact
Katrina Keuning, CTA
Brand and Content Strategist
Visit Quad Cities
kkeuning@visitquadcities.com | (810) 923 - 9744
About Sports QC
Sports QC Powered by Visit Quad Cities is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and division of Visit Quad Cities that operates as the official sports commission by attracting, hosting, creating, and facilitating sporting events, tourism, and opportunities for the region. Learn more at SportsQuadCities.com.
About Visit Quad Cities
Founded in 1990, Visit Quad Cities is the region's official destination marketing organization (DMO). 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.