2026 Season
KBF offers the highest payouts in competitive Kayak Bass Fishing. Every tournament entry contributes directly to the prize pool.
Cash payouts begin at 5 registered competitors. For 5 or fewer, competitors enter subsequent events for free until field reaches 6+.
Per-event payouts scale with field size. Minimum 5 entries required for payout.
| Entries | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $135 | $65 | $- | $- | $- |
| 10 | $215 | $105 | $- | $- | $- |
| 15 | $290 | $130 | $65 | $- | $- |
| 20 | $365 | $175 | $85 | $- | $- |
| 25 | $430 | $215 | $100 | $55 | $- |
| 30 | $495 | $240 | $120 | $65 | $- |
| 35 | $560 | $275 | $135 | $75 | $- |
| 40 | $645 | $310 | $150 | $80 | $- |
| 45 | $720 | $345 | $170 | $90 | $- |
| 50 | $800 | $385 | $190 | $100 | $50 |
Payouts are approximate based on $43/entry net prize pool allocation.
| Entries | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | $880 | $420 | $205 | $110 | $55 |
| 60 | $950 | $460 | $225 | $120 | $60 |
| 65 | $1,025 | $495 | $245 | $130 | $65 |
| 70 | $1,100 | $530 | $260 | $140 | $70 |
| 75 | $1,175 | $565 | $280 | $145 | $75 |
| 80 | $1,250 | $600 | $295 | $155 | $80 |
| 85 | $1,325 | $635 | $315 | $165 | $85 |
| 90 | $1,400 | $670 | $330 | $175 | $90 |
| 95 | $1,475 | $710 | $350 | $185 | $95 |
| 100 | $1,550 | $745 | $370 | $195 | $100 |
Fields larger than 100 entries continue to scale proportionally.
Huntsville, Alabama (Lake Guntersville/Wheeler) - November 11-12, 2026. Qualify via top 50% finish in any STATE CHALLENGE Series event.
Final payout amounts confirmed closer to event date based on total field size. Manufacturer bonuses and sponsor awards are additional.
The TOP 10 competitors in the Rogue Fishing KBF NATIONAL Angler of the Year standings qualify for KBF The TEN - Spring 2027.
The KBF The TEN features a guaranteed $10,000 first place prize and a minimum of $1,000 for all finishers. Location announced 30 days prior.
Sponsor reps fishing on manufacturer-supplied product can earn additional money on top of tournament winnings.
Each event features a Big Bass award for the single largest fish caught and photographed during the competition window.
GreenHorn members are entered into monthly prize drawings starting at $500 from KBF's participating sponsor network.
State, Regional, and National Anglers of the Year receive trophies, recognition, and often significant sponsor packages.
22-inch minimum format events with premium sponsor prize packages throughout 2026.
Season-long rankings earning elite angler status and premium Torqeedo gear. Open to all KBF members including GreenHorn.
Get a KBF membership to start entering tournaments and competing for prizes.