FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Angela Cross
Social Media and Communications Director – Alabama Bass Trail
Phone: 1.855.934.7425
Email: angela@alabamabasstrail.org
Decatur, Alabama – October 31, 2025
Championship Showdown: Alabama Bass Trail 100 Series Heads to Wilson Lake for Season Finale
The Alabama Bass Trail 100, presented by Phoenix Boats, arrives at Wilson Lake this weekend for a championship finale that will determine the 2025 Angler of the Year. Hosted by Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, this third and final stop of the season brings together elite professionals and top-tier amateur anglers competing for $100,000 in total prizes.
The winning team will claim a $25,000 top prize, while competitors chase additional rewards through sponsor contingencies from Phoenix Boats, AmFirst, Garmin, TH Marine, Power-Pole, Pro-Guide Batteries, Yamaha, and Halo Fishing.
Award-Winning Tournament Delivers Economic Impact
The Alabama Bass Trail continues its momentum as a tourism powerhouse. Recently honored as Event of the Year by Decatur Morgan Tourism, the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association initiative has injected more than $115 million into Alabama’s economy since launch, cementing the state’s reputation as a premier fishing destination.
Media Access
A feature story by Jason Duran featuring 2025 Alabama Bass Trail Champions, Donny Beck and Tony Harvey is available for media use, offering behind-the-scenes perspective on the tournament’s competitive landscape.
Live Coverage Details
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Tournament Live Coverage: 7:00AM–11:00AM CST
Live Weigh-In: 3:00PM CST
Stream live on:
Launch and Weigh-In Location: Waterfront Marina & Dry Storage, 4451 Florence Blvd, Florence, AL 35634
Media Inquiries:
Contact Angela Cross at 855.9FISHAL or visit www.alabamabasstrail.org
About Alabama Bass Trail
A program of the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, the Alabama Bass Trail promotes Alabama as a year-round fishing destination while educating high school and college students on natural resource stewardship. The trail encompasses 13 premier bass fishing lakes: Guntersville, Wheeler, Pickwick, Lewis Smith, Neely Henry, Weiss, Martin, Lay, Logan Martin, Jordan, Alabama River, Eufaula, and the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta. Learn more at www.alabamabasstrail.org.