Major League Fishing will bring its bass pro tour championship events to Alabama in both 2024 and 2025.

Anglers will be competing not only for the championship trophy but also a $300,000 top prize.

REDCREST 2024 will be at Lay Lake on the border of Shelby and Talladega counties with Birmingham being the host city. And in 2025, the competition will be at Lake Guntersville in Marshall County with Huntsville as the host city.

The 2024 REDCREST event will be March 13-17 and the 2025 REDCREST event will be April 2-6.

“Professional bass fishing is always a huge draw in Alabama and hosting this event will bring thousands of bass-fishing enthusiasts from around the country to see top anglers and enjoy our world class restaurants, attractions, retailers, and hotels,” John Oros, Jr., President and CEO of the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau, said in the announcement. “The tournament reinforces the fact that the Greater Birmingham area is a great professional and amateur sports destination, and we hope to host a record-breaking event.”

The host cities will also welcome the Major League Fishing Outdoor Sports Expo for their events. The expo features hundreds of exhibitors and activities. The expo next year will be March 15-17 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center and in Huntsville in 2025 at the Von Braun Center.

“We are excited about bringing the fishing world to Huntsville for REDCREST 2025,” Judy Ryals, president and CEO of the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau, said in the announcement. “Sitting in the middle of one of the great bass fishing areas in the United States, we look forward to seeing REDCREST continue to grow when it comes to the Rocket City and the expo takes over the Von Braun Center as we create a one-of-a-kind experience for everyone interested in the sport.”

Later this year, Major League Fishing has tournament coming to Lake Guntersville. The Toro Stage Four will take place May 16-21.