Trey McKinney

Biography

Years as a full-time pro angler: 3
Signature technique/strength: Pitching a jig
Home waters: Lake of Egypt
Favorite place to fish: Lake Fork
Career highlights: Trey qualified for the Elite Series after fishing just one season of the Bassmaster Opens, where he netted four Top 10 finishes to place third in the EQs standings.
Did you know: Starting the season at 18, Trey is the youngest angler to ever qualify for the Elite Series. Trey also became the youngest angler to win an Elite Series event when he won the 2024 Lake Fork derby. Trey also won the 2025 Yokohama Tire Bassmaster Elite at St. Clair

Hometown: Carbondale, Illinois
Family: Rick (Father), Kim (Mother) and Elaina (Sister)
Birthdate: February 25, 2005
Hobbies: My second passion is being outdoors hunting waterfowl