The fifteenth qualifier of the 2025 FishOMania campaign took place on Wednesday, 19th June, as anglers battled sweltering conditions at Moorlands Farm. With the mercury rising and the pressure on, it was Kerry Kirkwood who held his nerve to secure a place in next month’s £50,000 grand final.

Drawn on corner peg 2 on the Bank Pool, the Manchester angler put on a clinical display. Starting short with pellets before switching to his margins with maggots, Kerry built a steady catch of carp into double figures, bolstered by F1s and skimmers. His final tally of 193lb 4oz was enough to lead the field by a clear margin. It continues a memorable week for Kerry, who just days earlier claimed victory in a Maver Match This qualifier at Makins Fishery, meaning he’s now qualified for two of the sport’s biggest finals in quick succession.

Close behind in second was Ben Townsend on nearby peg 4. The Matrix-backed angler, a finalist in last year’s competition, caught shallow with pellets before finishing in the edge. He weighed in 122lb 2oz of carp, F1s, and skimmers. With the Bank Pool dominating the frame, it proved a tale of two pegs – and on this occasion, it was Kerry who came out on top.

Congratulations to Kerry Kirkwood who becomes the 18th angler to secure a spot in ths year’s FishOMania Grand FInal. Below is a list of all the anglers that have booked a place in next month’s Grand Final.

List of FishOMania 25 Finalists to Date

• Dave Shires (2024 FishOMania Winner)
• Andy Power
• James Howarth
• Kristian Jones
• Joost Vos (International Qualifier)
• George Reynolds
• Dylan Mertens (International Qualifier)
• Steve Openshaw
• Jamie Hughes
• Dale Shepherd
• Gary Thomas
• Ben Lord
• Daniel Squire
• Callum Dicks
• Charlie Law
• Jack Stamp
• Rob Swan
• Kerry Kirkwood

With just five qualifiers remaining, competition is heating up. The next chance to reach the final comes at Weston Pools in Oswestry on Saturday, 21st June. This year’s FishOMania Grand Final takes place on Saturday, 19th July, at Westwood Lakes in Boston.

Spectator tickets are now available.

• Entry: £7.00 per person
• Group of 4: £20.00
• A service fee and £2.95 booking fee per order apply
• Parking: £7.00 per car / £10.00 per van (available when booking)

Head over to the FishOMania website to get your tickets now.