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 Pend Oreille, ID
10/3-4
Kayak Bass Classic
Columbia River, OR
2026 Live Events Schedule
| Date | Event | Water Body | Info | TourneyX | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/25/26 | KFNW/WKBF Tour Event 1  | Potholes Reservoir, WA | Details | TourneyX | $100 |
| 4/25/26 | Native Watercraft No Limit Big Bass Power Hour | Potholes Reservoir, WA | TourneyX | $140 | |
| 5/9/26 | IKBF Spring Open | Fernan Lake, ID | Details | TourneyX | $25 |
| 5/9/26 | OKBF Spring Open | Dorena Lake, OR | Details | TourneyX | $25 |
| 5/9/26 | WKBF Spring Open | Alder Lake, WA | Details | TourneyX | $25 |
| 5/30/26 | KFNW/OKBF Tour Event 2  | Tenmile Lakes, OR | Details | TourneyX | $100 |
| 6/27/26 | KFNW/IKBF Tour Event 3 | Lake Cascade, ID | Details | TourneyX | $100 |
| 7/25/26 | KFNW/WKBF Tour Event 4 | Banks Lake, WA | TBA | TourneyX | $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 |
| 8/9/26 | Flying Kayak Open | Davis Lake, OR | Details | TBA | $50 |
| 8/21–22/26 | West Coast Championship | Clear Lake, CA | TBA | TBA | $200 |
| 9/12/26 | KFNW/IKBF Tour Event 5 | Lake Pend Oreille, ID | TBA | TourneyX | $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.
- Sort these tables by clicking the header of a column. Click the header again to reverse the sorting order.
- Filter the tables by entering a search term (e.g. Open, Tour).
- 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, 2026.
(WCC) West Coast Championship Qualifying Events
- Top 25% of competitors for Tour Events 2, 3, and 4 will be qualified for the West Coast Championship at Clear Lake on August 21–22, 2026.
- 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 | TourneyX | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1–10/31 | 2026 KFNW 50/50 Season Long Online Challenge | TourneyX | $50 |
| Date | Event | TourneyX | Entry Fee |
The KFNW Current Podcast Schedule
- Watch the live feed and comment on the KFNW Facebook Page: facebook.com/kayakfishingnorthwest
- Episode descriptions will be added as they are confirmed.
| DATE | EP | TOPICS | GUESTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/25 | 1 | Welcome to The KFNW Current Podcast | Host Marvin Forte |
| 12/16/25 | 2 | 2025 AOY ROY, AOY, Longest Limit and Citation Records | Dan Walker, Brandon Hua, Andrew Janke, Chris Williams, Chris Glover |
| 1/6/26 | 3 | Oregon BASS Nation Kayak Northwest National Qualifier | Brandon Hua, Joe Bockenstette |
| 1/20/26 | 4 | 2026 Sponsors: Title and Presenting | Steve Carroll, Jim Cary |
| 2/10/26 | 5 | Watercraft Registration, Motor Safety | Jim Davis, Joe Bockenstette |
| 2/24/26 | 6 | 2025 and 2026 50/50 Season Long | Corey Carlile, Matthew Burdick |
| 3/10/26 | 7 | 50/50 Season Long Opening Day and 2026 Season | Geoffrey Linson, Rich Childs |
| 3/24/26 | 8 | Oregon BASS Nation Kayak Northwest National Qualifier | Jim Davis, Brandon Hua |
| 4/7/26 | 9 | Tour Event 1 - Potholes Reservoir Primer | Matthew Burdick |
| 4/28/26 | 10 | Tour Event 1 - Potholes Reservoir Recap | Podium Winners: Hayden Dowson, Brandon Hua, Jordan Dugger |
| 5/12/26 | 11 | Tour Event 1 - Tenmile Lakes Primer, Spring Opens Recap | Matthew Burdick |
| 6/9/26 | 12 | Tour Event 1 - Tenmile Lakes Recap | Podium Winners: Brandon Hua, Michael Mumford, Jordan Dugger, Eddie French |
| 6/16/26 | 13 | Tour Event 3 - Lake Cascade Primer | TJ Osojnicki, Michael Mumford |
| 6/30/26 | 14 | Tour Event 3 - Lake Cascade Recap | Podium Winners: to be announced |
| 7/14/26 | 15 | Tour Event 4 - Banks Lake Primer | Trey Potts, Patrick Kelly |
| 7/28/26 | 16 | Tour Event 4 - Banks Lake Recap, ICAST Recap, Summer Opens Primer, Flying Kayak Open Primer | Podium Winners: to be announced |
| 8/11/26 | 17 | West Coast Championship Primer, Summer Opens Recap, Flying Kayak Open Recap | to be announced |
| 8/25/26 | 18 | Tour Event 5 - Pend Oreille Primer, West Coast Championship Recap | to be announced |
| 9/15/26 | 19 | Tour Event 5 - Pend Oreille Recap, KFNW Classic Primer | Podium Winners: to be announced |
| 10/6/26 | 20 | KFNW Classic Recap | Podium Winners: to be announced |
| 10/20/26 | 21 | 2026 Live Event Highlights and Prospective Schedule Drop | |
| 11/3/26 | 22 | 50/50 Season Long Recap | Podium Winners: to be announced |
| 11/17/26 | 23 | Season Wrap Up | |
| 12/1/26 | 24 | ||
| 12/15/26 | 25 |
News
G.Loomis Joins KFNW as 2026 Gear Sponsor — Rod Giveaways at Every Tour Event!
We have some major news for the 2026 season: G.Loomis has officially joined the Snake River Manufacturing Kayak Fishing Northwest Tournament Series presented by Diamond Parking & Self Storage as a 2026 Gear Sponsor — and they are coming in…
50/50 Season LONG ONLINE CHALLENGE — MARCH 1 PRIMER
The 2026 KFNW 50/50 Season Long Online Challenge is officially UNDERWAY, and anglers wasted absolutely no time making a statement. March 1st delivered the kind of action that reminds you exactly why you fish — big bass, tight competition, and…
BOGS Footwear Returns as Tour Sponsor of the 2026 Snake River Manufacturing Kayak Fishing Northwest Tournament Series
PORTLAND, OR — Kayak Fishing Northwest (KFNW) is proud to welcome back BOGS Footwear as a Tour Sponsor for the 2026 Snake River Manufacturing Kayak Fishing Northwest Tournament Series, joining a growing roster of partners supporting five Tour Events across…
Snake River Manufacturing Named Title Sponsor of the 2026 KFNW Tournament Series
PORTLAND, OR — Kayak Fishing Northwest (KFNW) is proud to announce Snake River Manufacturing as the exclusive Title Sponsor for the 2026 season, with the tour officially rebranded as the Snake River Manufacturing Kayak Fishing Northwest Tournament Series. This top-tier…
KFNW 50/50 Season Long Online Challenge Begins March 1, 2026
I can’t believe I am saying this, but we’re just THREE WEEKS away from the start of the 2026 KFNW season. If you haven’t signed up yet, get on it! You will need a KFNW Membership in order to sign…
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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
KAYAK FISHING NORTHWEST IS SUPPORTED BY:
