The FishOMania grand final returns once more this summer, where 25 of the UK's best anglers battle it out to land the coveted title and scoop the £50,000 prize fund.
Often referred to as the 'FA Cup of Fishing', FishOMania is the most famous angling competition in the UK and is broadcast live to an international audience.
Hosted at Westwood Lakes in Boston, Lincolnshire, the annual event started in 1994 has grown significantly in stature over the years.
Date
The FishOMania grand final is set to take place on Saturday 18th July 2026, following on from qualifying dates taking place across the country from March until July.
2026 sees an extended field featuring 30 angles battling for the grand prize.
Venue
FishOMania 2025 will again be hosted at the Westwood Lakes complex in Boston, Lincolnshire.
The event has taken place at a number of locations in the past, including a stretch at Cudmore Fisheries in Staffordshire, but has found a home in Boston in recent years.
Prize Money
Winner | £50,000 |
Runner-Up | £10,000 |
Section Winner | £2,000 |
Qualifier | £350 |
The winner of FishOMania will land a significant £50,000 prize fund, with the runner-up will claiming £10,000.
Section winners will be awarded £2,000 - provided that section does not produce a winner or runner-up - while qualifiers will all receive £350 each.
History
Previous Winners
Champion | Year | Winning weight |
|---|---|---|
Bradley Lucas | 2025 | 54.225 |
David Shires | 2024 | 45.650 |
Matt Dawes | 2023 | 52.875 |
Kristian Jones | 2022 | 56.75 |
Harry Bignell | 2021 | 85.22 |
Andy Bennett | 2020 | 40.10 |
Andy Bennett | 2019 | 52.50 |
Pete Black | 2018 | 51.35 |
Jamie Hughes | 2017 | 26.90 |
Andy May | 2016 | 27.15 |
Jamie Hughes | 2015 | 16.60 |
Andrew Geldart | 2014 | 19.57 |
Jamie Hughes | 2013 | 68.47 |
Warren Martin | 2012 | 30.67 |
Shane Atkin | 2011 | 20.53 |
Neil McKinnon | 2010 | 27.98 |
Matt Hall | 2009 | 34.77 |
Mick Bull | 2008 | 29.64 |
Clive Wright | 2007 | 51.92 |
Neil Machin | 2006 | 98.69 |
Marc Jones | 2005 | 17.55 |
Rob Hitchens | 2004 | 25.07 |
Matt Hall | 2003 | 22.00 |
Nathan Watson | 2002 | 39.60 |
Steve Jackson | 2001 | 37.61 |
Geoff Ringer | 2000 | 19.70 |
Steve Cooke | 1999 | 31.61 |
Steve Ringer | 1998 | 32.54 |
Kevin Rowles | 1997 | 17.59 |
Dave Pimlott | 1996 | 6.60 |
Andy Jennings | 1995 | 19.56 |
Ian Turner | 1994 | 13.15 |
