The National Professional Fishing League will return to Texarkana for a professional bass fishing tournament at Lake Wright Patman from April 19-25, the City of Texarkana, Texas announced Friday.
The tournament will feature 145 boats competing for a $100,000 prize purse. Daily launches and recoveries will take place at Wright Patman Lake, with official weigh-ins scheduled at Spring Lake Park on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The weigh-ins are free and open to the public.
The NPFL last hosted a tournament in Texarkana in 2023, which brought approximately 94 boats to the area.
During the anglers’ scheduled off-day, the league will coordinate community outreach events including meet-and-greets, fishing activities at Spring Lake Park, and school visits with participating anglers.
“This tournament represents an exciting opportunity to showcase Texarkana’s natural resources, parks, and hospitality on a national stage,” said Mayor Bob Bruggeman. “We’re especially proud to partner with NPFL once again on community outreach efforts that leave a positive and lasting impact beyond the competition.”
Additional details about weigh-in schedules and community events will be released at a later date. Updates can be found on the Facebook Event Page.
For more information, contact Communications Manager Brooke Stone at brooke.stone@texarkanatexas.gov or (903) 798-3901.