WILKESVILLE, Ohio — The National Professional Fishing League has filled its 2026 roster with 130 anglers, marking the largest field in league history. But according to NPFL President Brad Fuller, there is still limited room for talented competitors who want to join next season.
Fuller says the NPFL is open to adding a few more anglers who not only compete at a high level, but also bring integrity, professionalism, and passion to the sport.
“We’re still accepting talented anglers who are also outstanding human beings,” Fuller explains. “This is shaping up to be our biggest and best season ever. While 130 anglers is considered a full field, we can make room for a few more who are ready to test themselves against a top-tier schedule and elite competitors.”
2026 Season Overview
The six-stop 2026 NPFL campaign opens on Florida’s Harris Chain in March and concludes in September on New York’s Lake George. The schedule includes fisheries across Florida, Texas, Alabama, and New York — offering a diverse mix of largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass opportunities.
“For anglers ready to take on a variety of fisheries, species, and conditions, the NPFL is the answer,” Fuller says. “It’s also a chance to compete against legends like Rick Clunn, Greg Hackney, and Andy Morgan; crossover stars such as Patrick Walters, John Cox, and Zack Birge; and rising NPFL names like Timmy Reams, Todd Goade, and Scott Hamrick.”
More than a dozen true rookies will also make their debut in 2026, adding fresh talent to the field.
How Angler Selection Works
All applicants must commit to the entire six-event season. A locked field ensures consistency, fairness, and a high-quality competitive environment.
Fuller emphasizes that the NPFL’s screening process focuses on character as much as skill.
“We interview every angler before they are selected,” Fuller notes. “No one is guaranteed acceptance based on a résumé or sponsor list. We look for excellent anglers and excellent people who share our vision.”
Anglers who want to secure one of the final remaining spots should submit their NPFL Angler Application as soon as possible.
Apply HERE.
Confirmed NPFL Anglers for 2026 (129 Listed)
Below is the current list of 129 anglers committed to the 2026 NPFL season:
- Barron Adams
- Johnnie Adams
- Gary Adkins
- Sean Alvarez
- Charlie Apperson
- Todd Auten
- Chris Baker
- Keith Bardolf
- Hunter Baughman
- Bob Behrle
- Tommy Biffle
- Zack Birge
- Joey Bloom
- T-Roy Broussard
- Nick Brown
- Paul Browning
- Jason Burroughs
- Josh Butler
- Jon Canada
- Scott Canterbury
- Quintin Cappo
- Corey Casey
- Craig Chambers
- Ryan Chandler
- Hank Cherry
- Luke Clausen
- Rick Clunn
- Brandon Cobb
- Bo Collins
- Michael Comeau
- Drew Cook
- Richard Cooper
- John Cox (FL)
- John Cox (GA)
- Cliff Crochet
- Alex Davis
- Darrell Davis
- Harmon Davis
- Bill Day
- Seth Ellis
- Will Fletcher
- Tim Frederick
- Kyle Freeman
- Dylan Freeze
- Austin Garland
- Kyle Glasgow
- Todd Goade
- Wesley Gore
- Chad Grigsby
- Buddy Gross
- Greg Hackney
- Scott Hamrick
- Ray Hanselman
- Chip Harrington
- Cole Harris
- Matt Herren
- Paul Hodges
- Josh Hooks
- Stacey James
- Travis Jewell
- Ron Johnson
- Jonathan Kelley
- Russ Lane
- Logan Latuso
- Shane LeHew
- Derek Lehtonen
- Lavoyd Lemmond
- Shane Lineberger
- Joe Lineberry
- Jared Lintner
- Wes Logan
- Bill Lowen
- Kevin Madeley
- Chad Marler
- Lendell Martin
- Matt McBee
- Jason Meninger
- Harry Moore
- Andy Morgan
- Rickey Morris
- Brock Mosley
- Shawn Murphy
- James Niggemeyer
- Jordan Osborne
- Jamie Pierce
- Pete Ponds
- Jacob Powroznik
- K.J. Queen
- Mike Quinlin
- Timmy Reams
- Dustin Reneau
- Jason Reyes
- Joshua Reynolds
- Darrel Robertson
- Matt Robertson
- Troy Roder
- Kevin Rogers
- Fred Roumbanis
- J.T. Russell
- Hunter Sales
- Ryan Satterfield
- Adam Savage
- Garrett Smith
- Gerald Spohrer
- Brad Staley
- Scott Suggs
- Gerald Swindle
- Randall Tharp
- J Todd Tucker
- Andrew Upshaw
- Grant Vest
- Martin Villa
- Greg Vinson
- David Walker
- Patrick Walters
- Jimmy Ward
- Josh Watkins
- James Watson
- Mitchell Webb
- Brad Whatley
- Chris Whisenant
- Scott Wiley
- Alton Wilhoit
- David Williams
- Dustin Williamson
- Jason Williamson
- Jason Wilson
- Tim Wilson
- Jesse Wise
- David Wootten
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