The FishOMania grand final will next take place in the summer of 2027 as 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 2027 FishOMania grand final will take place in July 2027, with the exact date set to be confirmed in the coming months.
2027 will likely continue with an extended field of 30 anglers battling for the grand prize.
Venue
FishOMania 2027 will likely 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 |
|---|---|---|
Andy Bennett | 2026 | 78.600 |
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 |
