From August 4 to 11, Fishing Clash players will dive into the thrill of MLF’s Grand Final through a special in-game event that coincides with the conclusion of the 2025 Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour season. It’s a unique moment where the world of professional angling meets digital gameplay, closing chapter of the MLF season, both on the water and in-game. The Fishing Clash Angler of the Year will be awarded during the Bass Pro Tour Stage 7 on Saginaw Bay in Bay City, Michigan. At the same time, Fishing Clash will honor its own champions, awarding exclusive MLF-branded prizes to the game’s top 5 players.
Set on a specially prepared virtual Saginaw Bay fishery, the event coincides with the real-world championship held in Bay City, Michigan, from August 7 - 10. This is the most immersive experience yet for Fishing Clash’s 80 million players, uniting digital gameplay with the drama of professional angling’s biggest stage.
The in-game event consists of three interconnected parts, offering something for every player. The in-game MLF Grand Finals are open only to qualified players who earned at least three of five event tickets over the past six months. These players will face eight days of competitive challenges, with themed fish lists, exclusive vanities, and special offers.
But the MLF Grand Finals are not just for finalists. From August 8 - 11, the MLF Fishing Quest will invite all players to join the action by catching a special MLF fish and earning leaderboard points. As part of an expanded creator activation, Ten Square Games has partnered with top fishing influencers - Fletcher The Fisherman, Jacob Knowles, and Fishin with Tate - to power the excitement in two waves. In the lead-up to the Grand Final, each influencer will release exclusive video content and share special gift codes that unlock boosters and leaderboard access, encouraging their followers to join the in-game action. For the first time ever, Ten Square Games is inviting all three creators to attend the final stage of the Bass Pro Tour in Bay City, Michigan. Their on-site presence will offer followers real-time, behind-the-scenes coverage directly from the heart of the event via their Instagram channels. The experience will culminate in a livestreamed announcement of the Fishing Clash Angler of the Year - inviting fans and players alike to share in this milestone moment of the season across both worlds.
Across all activities, players can unlock custom MLF-themed vanities - including avatars, frames, rods, and lures, and win valuable in-game rewards. This unique event celebrates not only the ongoing partnership between Fishing Clash and Major League Fishing, but also the passion and dedication of the game’s player community.
Fishing Clash Angler of the Year: real-world recognition
The Fishing Clash Angler of the Year title is among the sport’s most challenging accolades, rewarding consistent performance throughout an entire season across diverse fisheries. The Bass Pro Tour Fishing Clash AOY must outperform 65 of the world’s best anglers through seven tournaments - showcasing the same versatility and perseverance Fishing Clash players demonstrate in-game.
Fishing Clash will award Angler Of the Year titles across four MLF real life circuits: Bass Pro Tour Fishing Clash AOY, Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Fishing Clash AOY, Toyota Series Fishing Clash AOY, and Phoenix Bass Fishing League Fishing Clash AOY.
This crossover between professional and digital fishing brings both communities together uniting passion, skill, and a love for the sport in an unforgettable finale both in real life and in-game.
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About Fishing Clash
Launched in October 2017, Fishing Clash is a leading mobile fishing game with over 80 million downloads in 171 countries. Featuring authentic global fishing spots and competitive multiplayer mechanics, the game blends realism with action to create a top-tier simulation experience.
Fishing Clash is developed by Ten Square Games, a mobile games studio based in Wrocław, Poland, and has been listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange since 2018. The company also owns Rortos, an aviation studio in Verona, and publishes Hunting Clash, Real Flight Simulator, Wings of Heroes, and most recently, Trophy Hunter – launched globally in July 2025. With a team of around 300 professionals, Ten Square Games delivers engaging and high-quality mobile gaming experiences to audiences worldwide.
About Major League Fishing
Major League Fishing (MLF) is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, producing more than 250 events annually at premier fisheries across the United States and beyond. MLF reaches millions of fans via CBS, Discovery, Outdoor Channel, CBS Sports Network, World Fishing Network, Game & Fish TV, and on-demand through MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, MLF is home to the sport’s top pros and 30,000+ competitors across 50 states and 20 countries.