Minocqua selected as stop in major fishing tourney

Knighten Industries Heritage Cup to be held Sept. 14-19
The Minocqua Area Visitors Center announced recently that Minocqua has been chosen as a destination for a major fishing tournament this September.

Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, announced that Minocqua will be the second stop of the 2025 MLF Team Series — the Knighten Industries Heritage Cup — to be held Sept. 14-19.

All fishable waters within 60 miles of Minocqua are now off-limits to competitors. Individual lakes to be fished will be announced to anglers each morning of the competition.

Twelve two-man teams of Bass Pro Tour anglers will compete for a share of $560,000 in prize money. Teams were selected through a draft during Stage 5 of the Bass Pro Tour and feature a mix of fan favorites and powerhouse duos.

Fans can watch live via majorleaguefishing.com, MLFNOW!®, RFD-TV, or catch up on the action with a series of six, two-hour episodes premiering on the Outdoor Channel in early 2026.

“We are thrilled to welcome the Major League Fishing Team Series to Minocqua for the very first time,” said Sherry Hulett, Sports and Group Travel director at the Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau.

“Hosting this professional team-based event not only highlights our beautiful fisheries but also brings significant economic impact to our local businesses. It’s a tremendous opportunity to showcase Minocqua as a premier destination for competitive fishing and outdoor recreation.”

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