Lake Sonoma
Nov 1st 2025
Matt Nyiri Bookends the 2025 Season with Another Win!
We wrapped up the 2025 season at the beloved Lake Sonoma, where the Angler of the Year race and the second-half TOC points battle were both on the line. Matt Nyiri topped the field of eight with an impressive 11.55 lbs. It was a dominant season for Matt, but missing a tournament kept him just out of reach for the overall title. Still, what a way to finish!
David Brown Jr. weighed in at 11.38 lbs—less than a quarter pound behind Matt. David and Deren Kozenko were locked in a fierce battle for Angler of the Year, but Deren couldn’t derail the cranking train that is David Brown Jr.
Congratulations to your 2025 Angler of the Year: David Brown Jr! In third place and just out of the money, one of our youngest anglers, Dominic Brown, brought in 9.02 lbs, including a monster big fish at 5.09 lbs. Way to go, Dominic!
Thank you to everyone who made it out and helped make the 2025 season unforgettable. Next up: the Tournament of Champions. Will someone steal the crown from reigning champ Deren Kozenko, our 2024 TOC winner?