Where Competition Meets Community
Kayak Fishing Northwest (KFNW) is the Pacific Northwest’s premier bass tournament series for kayaks. Founded in 2016, KFNW hosts competitive events across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. KFNW was built by local anglers to unite a passionate community through fair competition, regional pride, and a shared love of bass fishing. We’re committed to fostering an environment where all anglers are welcome.
—Marvin Forte, KFNW Director
2026 Tour Events
4/25
Tour Event 1
Potholes Reservoir, WA
5/30
Tour Event 2
Tenmile Lakes, OR
6/27
Tour Event 3
Lake Cascade, ID
7/25
Tour Event 4
Banks Lake, WA
9/12
Tour Event 5
Lake Coeur d’Alene, ID
10/3-4
Kayak Bass Classic
Columbia River, OR
2026 Live Events Schedule
| Date | Event | Water Body | Details | TourneyX | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/25/26 | KFNW/WKBF Tour Event 1  | Potholes Reservoir, WA | TBA | TBA | $100 |
| 4/25/26 | Native Watercraft No Limit Big Bass Power Hour | Potholes Reservoir, WA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| 5/9/26 | IKBF Spring Open | Anderson Lake, ID | TBA | TBA | $25 |
| 5/9/26 | IKBF Spring Open | Brownlee Reservoir, ID | TBA | TBA | $25 |
| 5/9/26 | OKBF Spring Open | Dorena Lake, OR | TBA | TBA | $25 |
| 5/9/26 | WKBF Spring Open | Alder Lake, WA | TBA | TBA | $25 |
| 5/30/26 | KFNW/OKBF Tour Event 2  | Tenmile Lakes, OR | TBA | TBA | $100 |
| 6/27/26 | KFNW/IKBF Tour Event 3 | Lake Cascade, ID | TBA | TBA | $100 |
| 7/25/26 | KFNW/WKBF Tour Event 4 | Banks Lake, WA | TBA | TBA | $100 |
| 8/8/26 | IKBF Summer Open | Newman Lake, WA | TBA | TBA | $25 |
| 8/8/26 | IKBF Summer Open | Snake River, ID (Hagerman) | TBA | TBA | $25 |
| 8/8/26 | OKBF Summer Open | Crane Prairie Reservoir, OR | TBA | TBA | $25 |
| 8/8/26 | WKBF Summer Open | Lake Sammamish, WA | TBA | TBA | $25 |
| 8/21–22/26 | West Coast Championship | Clear Lake, CA | TBA | TBA | $200 |
| 9/12/26 | KFNW/IKBF Tour Event 5 | Lake Coeur d'Alene, ID | TBA | TBA | $100 |
| 10/3-4/26 | KFNW Kayak Bass Classic | Columbia River, OR (Bonneville) | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Date | Event | Water Body | Details | TourneyX | Entry Fee |
- Dates and locations are subject to change due to permitting issues, or potential conflicts.
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- Links to Tournament Detail Pages and TourneyX can be found in the Details and TourneyX columns, respectively.
(KBC) KFNW Kayak Bass Classic Qualifying Events
- Top 10% of competitors for Tour Events 1-5 will be qualified for the KFNW Kayak Bass Classic on the Columbia River (Bonneville Pool) on October 3-4, 2025.
(WCC) West Coast Championship Qualifying Events
- Top 25% of competitors for Tour Events 1, 3, and 4 will be qualified for the West Coast Championship at Clear Lake on August 22–23, 2025.
- Competitors who register and complete all three qualifier events will automatically qualify for the WCC, regardless of standings position.
- Competitors who register but do not attend qualifiers, are not eligible.
2026 Online Challenge Schedule
| Date | Event | Details | TourneyX | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1–10/31 | 2026 KFNW 50/50 Season Long Online Challenge | TBA | TBA | $50 |
| Date | Event | Details | TourneyX | Entry Fee |
News
The KFNW Current
The first episode of The KFNW Current podcast will air on Tuesday, November 11 at 7:00 PM PST. If I can get the tech sorted, it will be on YouTube and here on Facebook. I’ll be announcing the mostly-confirmed KFNW…
Diamond Parking & Self Storage named Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 KFNW Tour
PORTLAND, OR — Kayak Fishing Northwest (KFNW) is proud to announce Diamond Parking & Self Storage as the exclusive Presenting Sponsor for the 2026 KFNW Tour, supporting five marquee Tour Events across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, and the season-ending Kayak…
2025 KFNW 50/50 Season Long Online Challenge
PORTLAND, OR — The 2025 KFNW 50/50 Season Long Online Challenge brought together 78 anglers from across the Pacific Northwest for one of the most unique and demanding competitions in the series. From March 1 through October 31, anglers submitted…
KFNW Tour Event 3 – OFF-LIMITS
Dworshak Reservoir KFNW Tour Event 3: Dworshak Reservoir Off-Limits for Dworshak is in-effect from Saturday, May 31 and continues through Friday, June 13 at 11:59 PM.Official Practice Period begins on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
KFNW Tour Event 2 – OFF-LIMITS
Columbia River (Lake Umatilla) Off-Limits Period is Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM through Friday, May 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM Official Practice Period begins on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
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Kayak Fishing Northwest (KFNW)
Director
Marvin Forte
kfnw.marvin@gmail.com
Tournament Director
Jim Davis
washington@kayakfishingnorthwest.com
Tournament Director
Matthew Burdick
oregon@kayakfishingnorthwest.com
Assistant Directors
William Eschliman
Patrick Kelly
Kegan Pankratz
Josh Ruffcorn
Garrett Harrison
Gregg Marshall
Associates
Brandon Hua
Dan Walker
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