The FishOMania 2025 Grand Final takes place at Westwood Lakes on Saturday, 19th July 2025. Twenty-five top anglers, including two international qualifiers, will compete for the FishOMania title and a £50,000 first prize.
The road to the final began on Saturday, 29th March at Tunnel Barn Farm. It finished at the same venue on Wednesday, 9th July. Across the qualifiers, more than a thousand hopefuls lined the banks in search of a golden ticket. Reigning champion Dave Shires will be back to defend his title. However, the competition is fierce. Triple winner Jamie Hughes, double champion Andy Bennett, and 2023 victor Kristian Jones are all in the line-up. They are joined by star names including Andy Power, Callum Dicks, and Dale Shepherd.
Joining the big names are several younger anglers who won’t be overawed by the occasion. Brad Lucas, Charlie Law and Rob Swan all secured their places through the qualifiers and will be aiming to make a real impact in the final. They’re joined by Youth National Champion Harry Michael and Women’s National winner Sarah Challinor, who booked her spot from Partridge Lakes.
Also in the field are two international qualifiers. Dylan Mertens and Joost Vos made it through the European events in Germany and the Netherlands and will be looking to test themselves against the UK’s best.
With experience, youth, and international class all on show, the 2025 FishOMania Grand Final promises to be something special.
Below is our comprehensive guide on what to expect from the final, who’s qualified, the venue, the rules, and how spectators can attend.
🔗 Qualified Anglers | Venue Info | Format | Prize Fund | Spectator Info | FishOMania TV | Schedule
Who Has Qualified for the FishOMania 2025 Grand Final?
25 anglers will compete in this year’s FishOMania Grand Final on 19th July. The lineup is arguably one of the strongest in the competition’s history featuring four former FishOMania champions, international anglers, and big-money final winners.
Below is the complete list of who has qualified for the FishOMania 2025 final. (Betting odds correct as of 12th July with William Hill)
| Angler’s Name | Qualified From | Betting Odds |
| Dave Shires | FishOMania 2024 Winner | 10/1 |
| Andy Power | Tunnel Barn Farm | 12/1 |
| James Howarth | Boldings Pools | 12/1 |
| Kristian Jones | Westwood Lakes | 10/1 |
| Joost Vos | International Qualifier | 66/1 |
| George Reynolds | Partridge Lakes Fishery | 33/1 |
| Dylan Mertens | International Qualifier | 50/1 |
| Steve Openshaw | Old Hough Fishery | 14/1 |
| Jamie Hughes | Spring Vale Fishing Lakes | 9/1 (Joint Favourite) |
| Dale Shepherd | Oaks Lakes | 12/1 |
| Gary Thomas | Weston Pools Fishery | 33/1 |
| Ben Lord | Makins Fishery | 33/1 |
| Daniel Squire | Gold Valley Lakes | 25/1 |
| Callum Dicks | Lindholme Lakes | 25/1 |
| Charlie Law | Partridge Lakes Fishery | 20/1 |
| Jack Stamp | Monk Lakes Fishery | 25/1 |
| Rob Swan | Westwood Lakes | 14/1 |
| Kerry Kirkwood | Moorlands Farm Fishery | 10/1 |
| Andy North | Weston Pools Fishery | 16/1 |
| Steve Foster | Hallcroft Fishery | 14/1 |
| Brad Lucas | Lindholme Lakes | 12/1 |
| Andy Bennett | Moorlands Farm Fishery | 9/1 (Joint Favourite) |
| Sarah Challinor | Women’s National | 40/1 |
| Harry Michael | Youth National | 66/1 |
| Lee Thornton | Tunnel Barn Farm | 14/1 |
FishOMania 2025 Grand Final Venue
This year’s FishOMania Grand Final venue is Falcon Lake at Westwood Lakes in Boston. This year’s match takes place on Saturday, 19th July. It’s the fourth consecutive final to be hosted at Westwood Lakes. This year’s final will feature two of the three previous winners: Kristian Jones and Dave Shires.
Falcon Lake at Westwood Lakes is a well-stocked, evenly pegged venue with a mix of carp and F1s, where margins, short pole and shallow work can all come into play.
Spectator access is excellent, with wide pathways around the lake and plenty of space behind pegs. Previous finals here have delivered close, exciting matches, with the outcome often going down to the final weigh-in.
FishOMania 2025 Grand Final Format and Rules
25 anglers will fish the FishOMania 2025 final on 19th July at Westwood Lakes in Boston. .Anglers will compete for five hours, with weigh-ins taking place every 30 minutes. The angler with the highest total across ten weigh-ins will take the 2025 FishOMania title. The official start time is still to be confirmed. In previous year’s, the match starts at 11:35 and ends at 16:35.
The FishOMania final uses Angling Trust match rules in combination with Westwood Lakes match rules.
The FishOMania 2024 Grand Final draw will take place on Friday, 18th July.
FishOMania 2025 Grand Final Prize Fund
Details of the FishOMania 2025 prize fund are yet to be officially announced. However, below is the breakdown from prevous finals.
- Winner – £50,000
- Runner-up – £10,000
- Section Winners* – £2,000
- Qualifiers – £350
- Section prize money goes to sections which do not produce the winner and runner-up.
FishOMania 2025 Grand Final Spectator Information
FishOMania is as much about the fans as it is about the competition. Spectators are welcome at the final, and it’s always a lively, family-friendly day out. Here’s how you can be part of the action on Saturday, 19th July:
- Tickets: Spectator tickets are available via the FishOMania website. Individual tickets are available for £7.60 each. Group booking for four spectators is available for £22.40. Parking is also available for £7.60 per car and £11 per van. There is also a £2.95 admin fee per order.
- Facilities: The venue will feature numerous amenities including food stalls, merchandise shops, and seating areas to ensure a comfortable viewing experience. The event will also host various family-friendly activities such as angling workshops, interactive exhibits, and entertainment for children.
Tackle and bait companies confirmed to be in attendance are: Guru, Preston Innovations, Daiwa, Dynamite Baits and Garbolino.
A map showing the layout of trade stands, food stalls and spectator amenities around Skylark Lake can also be found below.
Is the FishOMania 2025 Grand Final on TV
- Live Coverage: The FishOMania 2025 Grand Final will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Arena HD on Saturday, 19th July. The coverage begins at 11:30 am. You can watch Sky Sports Arena on Sky channel 408, Virgin channel 518 or via NOW TV.
The FishOMania final is available to international viewers on the below:
- DAZN – Germany
- DAZN – Italy
- DAZN – Spain
- DAZN – USA / Brazil
- Nova – Czech Republic / Slovakia
- Premier – Philippines
- Viaplay – Baltics, Scandinavia, Netherlands, Poland
- Matchroom.Live – Rest of the World
Westwood Lakes is near Wyberton village, Boston, Lincolnshire. You can find a map and additional details on the Westwood Lakes website.
FishOMania 2025 Grand Final Schedule
The Angling Trust Competitions Facebook page has now confirmed the full schedule for the 2025 FishOMania Grand Final. You’ll find the timings below, including gate openings, angler access, the match start time and presentation details.
- 07:30: Westwood Lakes gates open to the public. Bait and Tackle shop and Fisherman’s Rest Cafe open.
- 08:30: Anglers competing in the FishOMania final gain access to their pegs.
- 10:00: Mallard Bar and the demo stands are open to the public.
- 10:30: Spectator admission to Falcon Lake opens to the public.
- 10:30: All anglers competing in the FishoMania final to be set up.
- 10:30: Angling Trust will brief all the anglers competing in the final on the main stage.
- 11:30: Sky TV broadcast begins.
- 11:35: The hooter sounds for the start of the FishOMania 2025 Grand Final.
- 16:35: FishOMania match ends.
- 16:50: Presentation on the main stage.
- 17:00: Sky TV broadcast ends.
FishOMania 2025 looks set to deliver another thrilling final, both for fans on the bank and those watching at home. Let us know in the comments how you’ll be tuning in, and who you think will take the title.
Keep your eyes on Baiting The Swim website and socials for updates throughout the week. We’ll have full coverage on the day, including weights, photos, and reactions as they happen.