2026 Kayak Fishing Northwest Badge

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

2027 Tour Events

Lake Wallula

Tour Event 1

Lake Wallula (Columbia River)
Tri-Cities, WA
May 1, 2027
Details TBA

Tour Event 2

Dworshak Reservoir
Orofino, ID
June 12-13, 2027
Details TBA

Tour Event 3

Tenmile Lakes
Lakeside, OR
July 24, 2027
Details TBA
Moses Lake

Tour Event 4

Moses Lake
Moses Lake, WA
September 11, 2027
Details TBA
KFNW Kayak Bass Classic

Kayak Bass Classic

To Be Announced
October 2-3, 2027
Details TBA

2027 Live Events Schedule

DateEventWater BodyDetailsTourneyXEntry Fee
5/1/27KFNW Tour Event 1  KFNW Kayak Bass Classic Identifier Qualifier  West Coast Championship QualifierLake Wallula, WADetails TBATourneyX$80
5/1/27Native Watercraft
No Limit Big Bass Power Hour		Lake Wallula, WATourneyXTourneyXEntry Fee TBA
6/12–13/27*KFNW Tour Event 2  KFNW Kayak Bass Classic Identifier Qualifier  West Coast Championship QualifierDworshak Reservoir, IDDetails TBATourneyX$80
7/24/27*KFNW Tour Event 3  KFNW Kayak Bass Classic Identifier Qualifier  West Coast Championship QualifierTenmile Lakes, ORDetails TBATourneyX$80
8/21–22/27West Coast ChampionshipClear Lake, CADetails TBATourneyX$200
9/11/27KFNW Tour Event 4   KFNW Kayak Bass Classic QualifierMoses Lake, WADetails TBATourneyX$80
10/1–2/27*KFNW Kayak Bass ClassicLocation TBADetails TBATourneyXEntry Fee TBA
DateEventWater BodyDetailsTourneyXEntry Fee
  • Dates and locations are subject to change due to permitting issues, or potential conflicts. Dates with a * do not have an approved permit yet.
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KFNW Kayak Bass Classic Qualifier

(KBC) KFNW Kayak Bass Classic Qualifying Events

  • Top 10% of competitors for Tour Events 1-4 will be qualified for the KFNW Kayak Bass Classic (location to be announced) on October 1-2, 2027.

(WCC) West Coast Championship Qualifying Events

  • Top 30% of competitors for Tour Events 1, 2, and 3 will be qualified for the West Coast Championship at Clear Lake on August 20–21, 2027.
  • 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 or complete qualifiers, are not eligible.

2027 Online Challenge Schedule

DateEventTourneyXEntry Fee
3/1–10/312027 KFNW 50/50 Season Long Online ChallengeTourneyX$50
DateEventTourneyXEntry Fee

The KFNW Current Podcast Schedule

DATEEPTOPICSGUESTS
11/11/251Welcome to The KFNW Current PodcastHost Marvin Forte
12/16/2522025 AOY ROY, AOY, Longest Limit and Citation RecordsDan Walker, Brandon Hua, Andrew Janke, Chris Williams, Chris Glover
1/6/263Oregon BASS Nation Kayak Northwest National QualifierBrandon Hua, Joe Bockenstette
1/20/2642026 Sponsors: Title and PresentingSteve Carroll, Jim Cary
2/10/265Watercraft Registration, Motor SafetyJim Davis, Joe Bockenstette
2/24/2662025 and 2026 50/50 Season LongCorey Carlile, Matthew Burdick
3/10/26750/50 Season Long Opening Day and 2026 SeasonGeoffrey Linson, Rich Childs
3/24/268Oregon BASS Nation Kayak Northwest National QualifierJim Davis, Brandon Hua
4/7/269Tour Event 1 - Potholes Reservoir PrimerMatthew Burdick
4/28/2610Tour Event 1 - Potholes Reservoir RecapPodium Winners: Hayden Dowson, Brandon Hua, Jordan Dugger
5/12/2611Tour Event 1 - Tenmile Lakes Primer, Spring Opens RecapMatthew Burdick
6/9/2612Tour Event 1 - Tenmile Lakes RecapPodium Winners: Brandon Hua, Michael Mumford, Jordan Dugger, Eddie French
6/16/2613Tour Event 3 - Lake Cascade PrimerTJ Osojnicki, Michael Mumford
7/7/2614Tour Event 3 - Lake Cascade RecapPodium Winners: Michael Mumford, Jordan Dugger, Andrew Larson, Kyle Mallett
7/14/2615Tour Event 4 - Banks Lake PrimerTrey Potts, Patrick Kelly
7/27/2616Tour Event 4 - Banks Lake Recap, ICAST Recap, Summer Opens Primer, Flying Kayak Open PrimerPodium Winners: Jesse Brummett, Will Raymond, Brandon Henning, Scott Samson
8/31/2617Tour Event 5 - Pend Oreille Primer, West Coast Championship RecapGarrett Harrison, Matthew Brannon
9/15/2618Tour Event 5 - Pend Oreille Recap, KFNW Classic PrimerPodium Winners: Will Raymond, Jim Cary, TJ Osojnicki, Tandi Foil
10/6/2619KFNW Classic RecapPodium Winners: Michael Mumford, Geoff Linson, TJ Osojnicki, Lacey Dugger, Scott Samson
10/20/2620
11/10/26
2150/50 Season Long Recap and 2027 Prospective Schedule DropPodium Winners: to be announced
11/17/2622Season Wrap Up
12/1/2623
12/15/2624

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Kayak Fishing Northwest (KFNW)

Director
Marvin Forte
marvinforte@kayakfishingnorthwest.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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