MLF Pro

Matt Stefan

Matthew Stefan was born and raised in Chicago and currently resides in Junction City, WI. He is a full-time touring bass angler and licensed Wisconsin fishing guide. Matt attributes his fishing abilities to his parents and grandparents who started him fishing with a Johnson Silver Minnow and an Uncle Josh Pork Frog on family vacations to northern Wisconsin. Stefan’s number one fan and supporter is his wife Sara. Stefan’s favorite techniques include jerkbaits and topwaters and he prefers to fish cold, clear water. His home lake is the Stevens Point Flowage in central Wisconsin and his favorite lake is the Chippewa Flowage in Hayward, WI. When Matt is not on the water, he enjoys making his own tackle and following the stock market.

MLF Pro

Matt Stefan

Matthew Stefan was born and raised in Chicago and currently resides in Junction City, WI. He is a full-time touring bass angler and licensed Wisconsin fishing guide. Matt attributes his fishing abilities to his parents and grandparents who started him fishing with a Johnson Silver Minnow and an Uncle Josh Pork Frog on family vacations to northern Wisconsin. Stefan’s number one fan and supporter is his wife Sara. Stefan’s favorite techniques include jerkbaits and topwaters and he prefers to fish cold, clear water. His home lake is the Stevens Point Flowage in central Wisconsin and his favorite lake is the Chippewa Flowage in Hayward, WI. When Matt is not on the water, he enjoys making his own tackle and following the stock market.

1

Career Wins

5

Top 10 Finishes

$739,030

Career Winnings

Matt Stefan

Statistics & Career

Tour

MLF Pro

Hometown

Chicago, IL

Location

Junction City, WI

Career Wins

1

Top 10s

5

Total Events Fished

93

Winnings

$739,030

Blog posts

Bass Fishing

MLF Pro Matt Stefan & Mud Hole Custom Tackle Join Forces

See the latest press release from Mud Hole Custom Tackle, announcing a new partnership with Major League Fishing Pro and custom rod builder Matt Stefan. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MLF Pro Matt Stefan...

Feb 23, 2022

Stephen Sweeney

MHX

Pro Angler Matt Stefan Signature Series Rod Kits

Take a tour of Matt Stefan’s basement and you quickly realize why he is so consistent on tour. From building rods to making and designing lures, Matt is always perfecting his craft. Plus, he has an...

Jun 4, 2023

Chris Adams

MHX

Rod Building with MLF Pro Matt Stefan

If you haven’t caught up with the Matt Stefan Fishing YouTube channel, you’re missing out on some of the most straight-forward, informative, and useful fishing and rod building content available. I...

Apr 29, 2022

Stephen Sweeney