FishOMania: Date, venue, prize money & more

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', the event has grown in stature and significance over the years and is now broadcast live to an international audience.

Date

The FishOMania grand final is set to take place on Saturday 19th July 2025, following on from 20 qualifying dates taking place across the country from March until July.

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

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
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