The official FishOMania 2026 qualifier list has been released, confirming the biggest qualifying campaign in the competition’s history.
A total of 25 UK qualifiers will be staged between April and July, giving more anglers than ever the chance to reach fishing’s richest match. With a £50,000 first prize on the line and a sold-out Grand Final atmosphere guaranteed, demand for places is expected to be intense once ticket sales open.
The expanded calendar reflects Matchroom Sport’s decision to widen access to the event in its 33rd year, adding five extra qualifiers compared with recent seasons. Alongside the UK events, two European qualifiers will also be held.
More Routes To The FishOMania Final
Each UK qualifier winner will earn a place in the FishOMania 2026 Grand Final, which takes place at Westwood Lakes, Boston, Lincolnshire, on Saturday, 18th July.
As in previous years, several automatic entries are already confirmed. Reigning champion Brad Lucas returns to defend his title after becoming the youngest ever FishOMania winner in 2025. Invitations will also be extended to the 2026 Angling Trust Ladies National Champion and the angler recording the highest weight at the Junior and Youth National Championships.
That selection process brings the final field to 30 anglers, creating one of the most competitive Grand Finals in the event’s history.
FishOMania 2026 Qualifier Schedule
The qualifiers begin on Wednesday, 1st April at Tunnel Barn Farm and conclude on Wednesday, 1st July at Lindholme Lakes. Many of the country’s most established commercial fisheries feature on the list, with multiple visits to proven FishOMania venues.
Several fisheries host more than one qualifier, reflecting their consistent production of winning weights and fair match layouts.
Full list of FishOMania 2026 UK qualifiers
- Q1 – Wednesday, 1st April – Tunnel Barn Farm 1 (120 pegs)
- Q2 – Wednesday, 8th April – Boldings Pool (100 pegs)
- Q3 – Saturday, 11th April – Hallcroft Fishery (100 pegs)
- Q4 – Sunday, 12th April – Decoy Lakes (100 pegs)
- Q5 – Saturday, 18th April – Old Hough 1 (100 pegs)
- Q6 – Sunday, 19th April – Partridge Lakes 1 (100 pegs)
- Q7 – Wednesday, 22nd April – Tunnel Barn Farm 2 (100 pegs)
- Q8 – Wednesday, 29th April – Westwood Lakes 1 (100 pegs)
- Q9 – Saturday, 2nd May – Float Fish Farm (100 pegs)
- Q10 – Wednesday, 6th May – Springvale Fishing Lakes 1 (100 pegs)
- Q11 – Saturday, 9th May – Weston Pools 1 (100 pegs)
- Q12 – Saturday, 16th May – The Oaks (100 pegs)
- Q13 – Wednesday, 20th May – Old Hough 2 (100 pegs)
- Q14 – Saturday, 23rd May – Makins Fishery (100 pegs)
- Q15 – Wednesday, 27th May – Springvale Fishing Lakes 2 (100 pegs)
- Q16 – Saturday, 30th May – Moorlands Farm 1 (100 pegs)
- Q17 – Wednesday, 3rd June – Partridge Lakes 2 (100 pegs)
- Q18 – Saturday, 6th June – Lindholme Lakes 1 (120 pegs)
- Q19 – Wednesday, 10th June – Weston Pools 2 (100 pegs)
- Q20 – Saturday, 13th June – Westwood Lakes 2 (100 pegs)
- Q21 – Wednesday, 17th June – Gold Valley Lakes (100 pegs)
- Q22 – Saturday, 20th June – Heronbrook Fisheries (100 pegs)
- Q23 – Wednesday, 24th June – Moorlands Farm 2 (100 pegs)
- Q24 – Saturday, 27th June – Tunnel Barn Farm 3 (120 pegs)
- Q25 – Wednesday, 1st July – Lindholme Lakes 2 (120 pegs)
Ticket Sales And Entry Details
Qualifier tickets go on sale on Friday, 6th February and remain frozen at £35 for the 2026 season.
Round One opens at 12 noon on Friday, 6th February, with a one angler, one ticket limit. This phase runs until midnight on Sunday, 8th February.
Round Two begins at 12 noon on Monday, 9th February, when tickets go on general sale, and anglers may purchase multiple entries.
Tickets are available to Angling Trust members only, and demand is expected to be high. Anglers are advised to check their membership status and login details in advance.
Tickets and full competition information are available at https://www.anglingtrust.net