SCOTTSBORO, AL – The non-profit group Unified Pros and the State of Alabama announced today that the inaugural Ultimate Angler Championship will be held Oct. 5-11, 2025 at Lake Guntersville.
The tournament will feature a $500,000 top prize as part of a $1 million total purse.
“The Ultimate Angler Championship is not just a fishing tournament; it is an opportunity to unite anglers from diverse backgrounds, highlighting their talents while fostering camaraderie and mutual respect for a sport we all love in the place where tournament bass fishing began … the great state of Alabama," said Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth
Added State Senate Majority Leader Steve Livingston: "Alabama offers outdoor recreational activities unlike any other place in the world, and we are committed to conserving our abundant, God-given natural resources. We are absolutely thrilled to host The Ultimate Angler World Championship in Scottsboro, as we put Alabama on the map for competitive fishing and will continue to raise funds for further conservation initiatives."
The Ultimate Angler Tournament is modeled after The Masters golf tournament, and will be open to qualifying college anglers, amateurs and pros.
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