October 11-12 | Potholes Reservoir, WA

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Final Standings

The 2025 KFNW Kayak Bass Classic at Potholes Reservoir

The 2025 Kayak Bass Classic brought twenty-three of the Northwest’s top anglers to Potholes Reservoir, Washington for a two-day championship showdown. Over the weekend, 23 competitors submitted an impressive 325 fish, a mix of chunky largemouth and bronzeback smallmouth. Conditions were cool and drizzly both mornings, the wind was brutal on Day 1, but slowed to manageable winds on Day 2, and a bite that never really quit.

From the very first casts in the dark, it was clear this Classic would be a slugfest. Brandon Hua (Hillsboro, OR) and Jordan Dugger (Ephrata, WA) wasted no time, both posting early largemouth in the opening ten minutes. Lacey Dugger (Wenatchee, WA) logged the first smallmouth of the event, but largemouth dominated the leaderboard about three-to-one throughout the day.

Chris Williams (Olympia, WA) set an early tone with twin 17-inch smallmouth, but Hua soon went on a run, stacking three 17.75-inch largemouth to grab the lead. By mid-morning, the leaderboard started to light up. Trey Potts (Waitsburg, WA) landed an 18.75-inch largemouth, only to be topped minutes later by Geoff Linson (Shelton, WA) with an 18.25. Then came a bomb—Shaun Soule (Yelm, WA) posted a 20.5-inch giant, the biggest bass of the weekend and a fish that would later claim Big Bass honors. That kicker vaulted Soule into first with 79.75 inches, edging past Hua’s steady climb.

As the day progressed, Hua’s consistency paid off. By the close of Day 1, he had built an 89.5-inch limit featuring an 18.75, three 17.75s, and a 17.5—enough to retake the lead and finish the day on top. Soule held strong in second after his early 20.5-inch giant. Then, just an hour before lines out, Dan Walker (Seattle, WA) came in under the wire with an 18.75-inch largemouth uploaded at 1:30 p.m., bumping him into third place for the day. Richard Childs (Albany, OR) landed an 18.75-inch smallmouth that was caught early, but submitted right near the end of the day. That proved to be the big the biggest smallie of the tournament.

Day 1 Top Five

1. Brandon Hua – 90.25″
2. Shaun Soule – 89.25″
3. Dan Walker – 86.25″
4. Andrew Janke – 85.5″
5. Geoff Linson – 85.25″

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Day 2: The Showdown

Two anglers bowed out overnight, leaving twenty-one to chase the crown. The bite came fast and furious early, with more than seventy fish posted by 8 a.m. Walker came out swinging, landing a 20.25-inch largemouth within minutes—setting the tone for his day and the event.

Jim Cary (Spokane, WA) posted the first smallmouth of the day—a 17.75-inch bronzeback, the biggest smallie of the tournament. By 8:30 a.m., nine anglers already had full limits on the board. Walker led early with 85.5 inches for Day 2, followed by Dugger, Hua, Potts, and Linson. Combining totals from both days, Walker and Hua were separated by less than three inches heading into the final stretch.

Around 9:30, the leaderboard exploded. Soule went on a tear, putting up an 18.5 and several solid upgrades to jump back into second overall. Robert Motherwell (Seattle, WA) stormed onto the scene with a flurry of catches—four fish in thirty minutes, all quality—then capped his run with a 19.5-inch largemouth that gave him the biggest single-day total of the event at 90.5 inches.

As the final hours ticked down, Andrew Janke (Scappoose, OR) and Williams made key late uploads to climb the standings. Cary kept his steady pace, finishing strong with 83.25 for Day 2 and 167.5 overall—just enough to secure fifth place in a tightly packed field.

When the standings locked, Walker managed to hold off the field and claim the 2025 Classic title. His 91.5 inch on Day 2 was the best bag of the entire event.

Day 2 Top Five

1. Dan Walker – 91.5″
2. Robert Motherwell – 90.5″
3. Jim Cary – 83.25″
4. Shaun Soule – 82.75″
5. Jordan Dugger – 82.75″

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Podium Finishes

1st – Dan Walker (Seattle, WA) – 177.75″ (20.25″ kicker) – $2,291
2nd – Brandon Hua (Hillsboro, OR) – 172.75″ (18.75″ kicker) – $932
3rd – Shaun Soule (Yelm, WA) – 172.00″ (20.5″ kicker) – $544

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Big Bass

Shaun Soule (Yelm, WA) – 20.5-inch largemouth (Day 1)
$1,208 (includes $200 gift card from Three Rivers Tackle)

Dan Walker (Seattle, WA) – 20.25-inch largemouth (Day 2)
$303.75 gift card from Discount Tackle

Tourney Trivia

• Totals: 325 fish were submitted and accepted by 21 total anglers, that’s 15.5 fish per angler
• Where From: Oregon: 6 | Washington: 14 | Idaho: 2 | Montana: 1
• Citation Bass: 3 Largemouth (20+ inches)
• First Fish of Day 1: Chris Williams – 17-inch smallmouth at 6:34 AM (four minutes after lines in)
• First Fish of Day 2: Chris Williams – 15-inch largemouth at 6:32 AM (two minutes after lines in)
• Final Fish of Day 1: Joshua Dugger – 15-inch smallmouth at 2:18 PM (twelve minutes before lines out)
• Final Fish of Day 2: Andrew Janke – 15.5-inch largemouth at 1:25 PM (five minutes before lines out)

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Full Final Standings

We paid out $3,767 to the top 3 anglers with a 86% payout rate, plus $1,008 for Big Bass.

Rank	Name	City	State	City, State	Earnings	Fish 1	Fish 2	Fish 3	Fish 4	Fish 5	Fish 6	Fish 7	Fish 8	Fish 9	Fish 10	TOTAL
1	Walker, Dan	Seattle	WA	Seattle, WA	$2,291	18.75	18.50	18.00	16.00	15.00	20.25	18.50	18.00	18.00	16.75	177.75
2	Hua, Brandon	Hillsboro	OR	Hillsboro, OR	$932	18.75	18.00	18.00	17.75	17.75	17.50	16.75	16.25	16.00	16.00	172.75
3	Soule, Shaun	Yelm	WA	Yelm, WA	$1,552	20.50	18.00	17.00	17.00	16.75	18.25	17.50	16.50	16.25	14.25	172.00
4	Janke, Andrew	Scappoose	OR	Scappoose, OR		17.75	17.00	17.00	17.00	16.75	17.75	16.50	16.50	16.25	15.50	168.00
5	Cary, Jim	Spokane	WA	Spokane, WA		20.00	16.75	16.75	14.50	14.00	17.75	17.75	17.50	16.75	13.50	165.25
6	Potts, Trey	Waitsburg	WA	Waitsburg, WA		18.75	17.25	17.00	14.50	14.50	17.75	17.50	16.50	15.75	15.00	164.50
7	Williams, Chris	Olympia	WA	Olympia, WA		18.25	17.00	17.00	17.00	15.75	18.25	15.50	15.50	15.25	15.00	164.50
8	Linson, Geoff	Shelton	WA	Shelton, WA		18.25	17.50	17.00	16.25	16.25	16.75	16.75	16.25	14.75	14.75	164.50
9	Childs, Richard	Albany	OR	Albany, OR		18.75	18.50	16.50	15.50	15.50	18.50	15.50	15.50	15.00	14.75	164.00
10	Dugger, Jordan	Ephrata	WA	Ephrata, WA		17.75	17.00	14.50	14.25	14.00	17.25	17.00	16.75	16.50	15.25	160.25
11	Cruz, Ivan	Otis Orchards	WA	Otis Orchards, WA		17.75	16.50	16.50	16.00	15.75	15.50	14.50	14.50	14.25	14.00	155.25
12	Kelly, Patrick	Enumclaw	WA	Enumclaw, WA		17.00	16.75	15.50	15.25	15.25	15.00	14.75	14.50	14.25	14.25	152.50
13	Carlile, Corey	Spokane	WA	Spokane, WA		15.50	15.25	13.25	12.75	12.50	18.25	17.25	16.00	14.75	14.50	150.00
14	Cashen, Chris	Albany	OR	Albany, OR		15.00	14.50	14.25	13.50	13.50	17.75	16.00	15.75	15.75	13.75	149.75
15	Jarvis, Jakob	Yamhill	OR	Yamhill, OR		15.50	14.50	14.50	14.25	14.00	17.25	14.25	14.25	13.25	13.25	145.00
16	Dugger, Lacey	Wenatchee	WA	Wenatchee, WA		17.00	16.25	14.25	14.00	13.75	14.25	14.25	14.00	13.25	12.00	143.00
17	Dugger, Joshua	Bonney Lake	WA	Bonney Lake, WA		16.75	15.00	15.00	14.75	14.75	16.50	14.50	13.75	12.25	0	133.25
18	Osojnicki, Tj	Boise	ID	Boise, ID		16.50	14.75	14.75	14.50	14.25	15.50	15.25	12.75	0	0	118.25
19	Motherwell, Robert	Seattle	WA	Seattle, WA		13.75	13.50	0	0	0	19.50	18.25	17.75	17.75	17.25	117.75
20	Dee, Calvin	Missoula	MT	Missoula , MT		17.50	15.00	13.00	12.75	0	14.50	12.00	0	0	0	84.75
21	Tarshis, David	Happyvalley	OR	Happyvalley, OR		14.00	13.00	0	0	0	16.75	13.75	0	0	0	57.50

Two anglers did not complete the event or attend the awards and were removed from the standings

Awards Announcements

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Gear Drawing Winners

We gave away over $1,900 in gear at Potholes. You can see the winners here: TBA

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KAYAK FISHING NORTHWEST IS PRESENTED BY:

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Pre-Tournament Details

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A Classic Finish

What a way to close out the 2025 KFNW season. From start to finish, the Kayak Bass Classic at Potholes delivered everything you’d expect from the Northwest’s best—big limits, big fish, and a dramatic finish that came right down to the wire. Congratulations to all of our competitors for another unforgettable championship weekend!

Throughout the KFNW season, there will be several opportunities to qualify for the KFNW Kayak Bass Classic (KBC). To learn more about qualifications, please visit the KFNW Rules Standard.

What is the KFNW Kayak Bass Classic? The Kayak Bass Classic (KBC) is an event that will occur every fall, where the top-ranked anglers from all KFNW Tour Events are invited to compete.The KBC is a two-day tournament on a body of water that will be chosen by KFNW directors. The location generally rotates between locations in Idaho, Oregon and Washington.

Starting in 2025, the top 10% of each KFNW Tour Event qualify for the KFNW Kayak Bass Classic.

If you have any questions, please email kfnw.marvin@gmail.com

KFNW Kayak Bass Classic Hall of Fame

• 2020 Champion: Lance Lindsey (OR) on Tenmile Lake, Oregon
• 2021 Champion: Dan Zimmerschied (ID) on CJ Strike Reservoir, Idaho
• 2022 Champion: Andrew Larsen (WA) on Columbia River (Lake Umatilla), Washington
• 2023 Champion: Mason Meredith (OR) on Upper Willamette River, Oregon
• 2024 Champion: Brandon Hua (OR) on Dworshak Reservoir, Idaho

October 11-12, 2024 – Potholes Reservoir

The 2025 KFNW Kayak Bass Classic will be on Potholes Reservoir, near Moses Lake, Washington.

Renowned for both largemouth and smallmouth bass, Potholes offers exceptional fishing. Largemouths over 7 lbs aren’t uncommon, and the maze of backwaters, dunes, and submerged structure creates ideal habitat year-round. Formed by glacial floods and later shaped by irrigation from O’Sullivan Dam, the reservoir’s patchwork of islands, potholes, and sand dunes creates a one-of-a-kind fishing environment. It’s part of Washington’s dramatic scabland geology, featuring basalt cliffs and marshy coves. Potholes Reservoir is a top-tier destination for bass fishing, offering a mix of trophy potential and striking, flood-carved scenery unlike anywhere else in the Pacific Northwest.

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Anglers qualified for the 2025 KBC:

1. Brown, Devn (OR)
2. Carlile, Corey (WA)
3. Childs, Richard (OR)
4. Christian Cashen (OR)
5. Comer, Ryan (OR)
6. Cruz, Ivan (ID)
7. Calvin Dee (MT)
8. Cary, Jim (WA)
9. Dugger, Jordan (WA)
10. Dugger, Joshua (WA)
11. Dugger, Lacey (WA)
12. Eschliman, William (OR)
13. Frank, Kevin (WA)
14. Hua, Brandon (OR)
15. Janke, Andrew (OR)
16. Jarvis, Jakob (OR)
17. Kelly, Patrick (WA)
18. Linson, Geoff (WA)
19. Loper, Luke (ID)
20. Loper, Michael (ID)
21. McClure, Jason (OR)
22. Motherwell, Robert (WA)
23. Obrien, Elijah (OR)
24. Osojnicki, Tj (ID)
25. Potts, Trey (WA)
26. Raymond, Will (WA)
27. Sherrill, Eric (OR)
28. Soule, Shaun (WA)
29. Sutton, Colin (OR)
30. Tarshis, David (WA)
31. Walker, Dan (WA)
32. Williams, Chris (WA)

Qualified anglers by home state

• Idaho: 4
• Montana: 1
• Oregon: 12
• Washington: 15

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How They Qualified:

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Angler-of-the-Year: Top 10% Qualified

1. Hua, Brandon
2. Williams, Chris
3. Janke, Andrew
4. Osojnicki, TJ
5. Potts, Trey
6. Carlile, Corey
7. Sutton, Colin
8. Dugger, Jordan
9. Dugger, Lacey
10. Kelly, Patrick
11. Motherwell, Robert
12. Cary, Jim
13. Childs,Richard

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Tournament Details

Tournament Schedule

All times are Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

Off-Limits Period

• Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM through Friday, October 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Registration Deadline

• Friday, October 3, 2025 – Registration Deadline
• Late registration is available on a limited basis, and is first-come, first-served. There is a $10 service fee for late registration.

Official Practice Period

• Saturday, October 4, 2025 through Friday, October 10, 2025
• 6:30 AM – Practice Launch / Lines In
• 2:30 PM – Practice Lines Out / Off the Water

Friday – October 10, 2025

• 5:00 PM – Pre-Event Briefing | Blue Heron Park
• 10:00 PM – Identifier Code Released

Saturday – October 11, 2025

• 5:30 AM to 6:00 AM – Virtual Check-In and Selfie Anglers are required to check-in on TourneyX (cell service permitting) and take a selfie at their launch, within this window. Failure to display a selfie when requested by tournament officials at the Awards may result in disqualification.
• 5:55 AM – Launch (Designated Launches) | Human-Powered
• 6:00 AM – Launch (Designated Launches) | Electric Motors
• 6:30 AM – Lines In
• 7:10 AM – Sunrise
• 2:30:00 PM – Lines Out
• 3:30 PM – Upload Deadline / Off the Water Cell Service on Water: Spotty
  Cellular service may not be available on the water. It is the competitor’s responsibility to find service and upload their fish before the Upload Deadline.

Sunday – October 12, 2025

• 5:30 AM to 6:00 AM – Virtual Check-In and Selfie Anglers are required to check-in on TourneyX (cell service permitting) and take a selfie at their launch, within this window. Failure to display a selfie when requested by tournament officials at the Awards may result in disqualification.
• 5:55 AM – Launch (Designated Launches) | Human-Powered
• 6:00 AM – Launch (Designated Launches) | Electric Motors
• 6:30 AM – Lines In
• 7:12 AM – Sunrise
• 1:30:00 PM – Lines Out
• 2:30 PM – Upload Deadline / Off the Water Cell Service on Water: Spotty
  Cellular service may not be available on the water. It is the competitor’s responsibility to find service and upload their fish before the Upload Deadline.
• 3:30 PM – Awards Ceremony and Gear Drawing | Blue Heron Park
  Competitors MUST be present at Awards ceremony location by this time. Competitors who are not present by this time will be disqualified.

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Pre-Event Briefing

Pre-Event Briefing Location

• Blue Heron Park
• 111 Westshore Dr NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837
• https://goo.gl/maps/6eGZqo8yJi1nPAZj8

Pre-Event Briefing Details

• Before the Pre-Event Briefing, a video will be published to go over specific details for this Tour Event. Certain rules may be discussed, but we will not review all the rules. It is the competitor’s responsibility to read and know all rules as published in the Rules Standard.
• A signed hard copy of the Liability Release is required by all competitors for each Event. You can download the Liability Release in advance and bring the completed form (download below).
• Electric Motor Inspection form is required for all competitors with a motor for the season or whenever a motor is added or equipment changed (download below). Once the form is completed, KFNW staff will determine if an inspection is necessary.
• Certified bump board is required and board check will be performed. Boards should be clean and dry.
• Competitors will have the opportunity to ask any questions before the meeting is adjourned.
• Attendance at the Pre-Event Briefing is mandatory. If you can’t attend the meeting due to work or an unavoidable obligation, another angler can bring your Liability Release and bump board on your behalf. This solely the responsibility of the two competitors and no exceptions will be given.

Downloads

• Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement (Adult)
• Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement (Minor and Adult)
• Electric Motor Inspection

Location Details

Eligible Water Boundaries

• Potholes Reservoir (main body of water).
• Connected creeks, rivers, sloughs and tributaries accessible via kayak from the main body of water are in-bounds (conditions permitting for safety and accessibility)
• Disconnected sloughs and ponds are out-of-bounds
• Portaging is not permitted
• Only public waters are allowed

Designated Launch Locations

• Google Maps Link >
• Blythe Public Access (improved)
• Crab Creek Public Access (unimproved) – Closed
• Lind Coulee Public Fishing Access (improved) – Closed
• Mardon Resort Boat Ramp (improved)
• Potholes State Park Boat Ramp (improved)
• Sampsons Pit Public Access (improved) – Closed
• No other launches are allowed

Awards Location

• Blue Heron Park
• 111 Westshore Dr NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837
• https://goo.gl/maps/6eGZqo8yJi1nPAZj8

Safety Notes

• An overhead 360° light is required in low light conditions. A high-visibility flag, vest-type PFD, and sound signaling device (whistle) are required on the water at all times. Failure to utilize any of this safety equipment may result in disqualification.

KFNW Membership

• KFNW Membership is required to participate in this event. You can register at https://kayakfishingnorthwest.com/product/2025-kfnw-member-registration/

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Tournament Directors

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Links

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Tourism and Lodging

Camping and RV Parks

Please check availability and make sure they will be open during the event.

• The Last Resort RV Park
• O’Sullivan Sportsman RV Resort
• Potholes State Park

Hotels, Motels and Inns

• Mardon Resort
• Various motels and hotels in nearby Moses Lake