About Jacob Wheeler
Professional Bass Fishing Angler
Jacob Wheeler's success began at a young age in the junior fishing programs where he captured angler-of-the-year and state championship titles, top ten finishes and Junior Bassmaster Classic appearances. In 2010, Wheeler finished 1st place in his first FLW Outdoors BFL division level tournament and continued to qualified for the 2011 BFL All-American. In 2011, Wheeler made history as the youngest angler, 20 years old, to win the BFL All-American and he won with a wire-to-wire win. In 2012, his rookie year on tour, he dominated the competition with a wire-to-wire win at the FLW Outdoors Forest Wood Cup and entered the record books again as the youngest angler to win. Wheeler's winning ways have continued through the 2024 season where he has surpassed $3,600,000.00 in tournament winnings.
Jacob Wheeler is a fishing phenom and continues to prove that he will be a fierce competitor in years to come in the sport of bass fishing.
Family
Alicia and Jacob married in 2017 and had their first baby girl, Olivia Wheeler, in January of 2019. They added a son, Hudson, to their family in October of 2023. They also have one chocolate lab that helps hold down the fort, his name is Bradley. (Find Bradley on Instagram! @TheLabOnTheLake).
TOURNAMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Wins Photo Gallery
2024
- 6th Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour REDCREST Championship
- 14th Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Minn Kota Stage Seven
- 11th Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour General Tire Stage Six
- 4th Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour US Air Force Stage Five
- 17th Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Millertech Stage Four
- Major Win 1st Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour PowerStop Brakes Stage Three
- Major Win 1st Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Suzuki Stage Two
- 4th Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour B&W Trailer Hitches Stage One
2023
- 4th Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour REDCREST Championship
- 13th Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Heavy Hitters
- 8th Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Minn Kota Stage Seven
- 3rd Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour General Tire Stage Six
- 3rd Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Favorite Fishing Stage Five
- Major Win 1st Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Toro Stage Four
- 8thPlace Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour US Air Force Stage Two
- 11th Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour B&W Trailer Hitches Stage One
- 19th Place Major League Fishing Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Power-Pole Stop 1
2022
- 3rd Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour REDCREST Championship
- 19th Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Heavy Hitters
- 11th Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Bally Bet Stage Seven
- 2nd Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Fox Rent A Car Stage Six
- 2nd Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour General Tire Stage Five
- 5th Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Bass Boat Technologies Stage Four
- 8th Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Favorite Fishing Stage Three
- 3rd Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Toro Stage Two
- 7th Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour B&W Trailer Hitches Stage One
2021
- 3rd Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour REDCREST Championship
- 3rd Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Heavy Hitters
- 5th Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour CarParts.com Stage Seven
- Major Win 1st Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Toyota Stage Six
- Major Win 1st Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour General Tire Stage Five
- 2nd Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour B&W Trailer Hitches Stage Four
- Major Win 1st Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Berkley Stage Two
- 12th Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Toro Stage One
2020
- 9th Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Heavy Hitters
- 17th Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Covercraft Stage Five
- 3rd Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Favorite Fishing Stage Two
- Major Win 1st Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour B&W Trailer Hitches Stage One
- 2nd Place Major League Fishing Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Lake Erie Super Tournament
- 2nd Place Major League Fishing Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Mississippi River Super Tournament
- Major Win 1st Place Major League Fishing Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Chickamauga Super Tournament
- 11th Place Major League Fishing Toyota Series Championship
- 13th Place Major League Fishing Toyota Series Central Dale Hollow
- Major Win 1st Place Major League Fishing Toyota Series Central Pickwick
2019
- Photos19th Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour REDCREST Championship
- Photos7th Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Lake Winnebago
- Major Win 1st Place Major League Fishing General Tire World Championship
- Major Win 1st Place Major League Fishing Challenge Cup North Carolina
- Major Win Photos1st Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Table Rock #2
- Photos5th Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Table Rock
- Photos2nd Place Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour North Carolina
- 2nd Place Bassmaster Classic Tennessee River - Knoxville
2018
- 9th Place Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year Standings
- Photos3rd Place Finish Toyota Bassmaster AOY Championship Lake Chatuge
- Photos7th Place Finish Bassmaster Elite Series Lake Oahe
- Photos5th Place Finish Bassmaster Elite Series Mississippi River
- Photos2nd Place Finish Bassmaster Elite Series Lake Travis
- Photos14th Place Finish Bassmaster Elite Series Grand Lake
- Photos7th Place Geico Bassmaster Classic Lake Hartwell
2017
- 3rd Place Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year Standings
- 4th Place Finish Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship Mille Lacs Lake
- 4th Place Finish Bassmaster Elite Series Lake Champlain
- 3rd Place Finish Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest - Sam Rayburn
- 10th Place Finish Bassmaster Elite Series Toledo Bend
- Major Win 1st Place Finish Bassmaster Elite Series Cherokee Lake
2016
- 7th Place FLW Cup
- 4th Place AOY FLW Tour
- 2 Top Ten finishes + 4 Top 25 finishes in FLW Tour events
- Bassmaster Northern Opens Elite Series Qualifier (2017 Qualifier)
- 2nd Place Finish at the Bassmaster Northern Open #2
2015
- 2 Top Ten finishes in FLW Tour events
- 4th Place Finish at the Forrest Wood Cup
- 14th Place Finish at the Bassmaster Classic
- 2nd Place Finish at the Bassmaster Central Open #3
2014
- Major Win 1st Place Finish at the Bassmaster Elite Series BASSfest
- Qualified for the Bassmaster Classic
- Qualified for the 2015 Texas Bass Classic
- 10th Place Finish in Forest L. Wood Cup
- 1 Top Ten finish in FLW Tour events
- Qualified for the 2014 Forest L. Wood Cup
2013
- 2nd Place Finish in Forest L. Wood Cup
- 1 Top Ten finish in FLW Tour events
- Qualified for the 2013 Forest L. Wood Cup
2012
- Major Win 1st Place Finish in Forest L. Wood Cup
- Youngest in FLW Outdoor history to win FLW Cup
- Wire-to-wire win with the largest spread in the history of the FLW Cup
- Ultimate Match Fishing Champion
- 2 Top Ten finishes in FLW Tour events
- Qualified for the 2012 Forest L. Wood Cup
2011
- 12th Place Finish in Forest L. Wood Cup
- Major Win 1st Place Finish in FLW BFL All-American National Championship
- Youngest in FLW Outdoor history to win BFL All-American
- Wire-to-wire win with the largest spread in the history of the BFL All-American
- Qualified for the 2011 Indiana State Team (B.A.S.S.)
- Qualified for the 2011 Forest L. Wood Cup
- Qualified for 2012 FLW Tour
2010
- 1st Place in first FLW Bass Fishing League (Buckeye Division)
- Qualified for the UMF Federation Championship
- 5th Place in BFL Regional Tournament
- Qualified for the FLW All-American