A brand-new international feeder fishing competition is coming to the UK this autumn. The Angling Trust has confirmed that the inaugural European Feeder Cup will take place at Barston Lakes from Wednesday, 15th to Monday, 20th October 2025.
Developed and organised by England international Lee Kerry, the event brings together ten elite teams for six days of high-level action. Seven invited nations will line up against three England squads. All matches will be fished under full FIPSed international feeder rules.
A New Era for Feeder Fishing
This is the first time an event of this kind has been hosted in England. The nations taking part include Ireland, Germany, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Lithuania and Hungary. They will compete against three home sides. These include two teams from the Drennan Team England Feeder squad and one from the England Masters Feeder team.
England will be one of the favourites. They are the current World Feeder Champions, having won the 2025 title. Hungary and Ireland are also expected to perform strongly based on recent form.
Format and Rules
Fishing will follow established FIPS-ed international standards, including:
- Traditional feeder-only methods
- Minimum 50cm hooklengths
- Barbless hooks only (subject to random checks)
- Two keepnets per angler (carp and F1s in one, silverfish in the other)
- A 15-litre groundbait limit and 2.5 litres of live bait (including bloodworm and joker within set limits)
The event features two practice days followed by three five-hour match sessions, with teams of six anglers competing for the overall title.
A Vision Realised
The creation of this new event has been led by Lee Kerry, who sees the Cup as a vital addition to the international feeder calendar.
As feeder anglers, we’ve always looked for more opportunities to compete at this level,” Lee explained. “We’re proud and privileged to host the first ever European Feeder Cup in England.
His vision is shared by Steve Fitzpatrick, Head of Competitions at the Angling Trust, who hopes the event marks the start of something much bigger.
We’ve seen the World Feeder Championships grow year by year. This event could be the spark that brings more international feeder fishing back to UK venues.
Barston Lakes: The Perfect Setting
Located in the West Midlands, Barston Lakes is one of England’s premier stillwaters, known for producing big weights and fair fishing across its spacious pegs.
What to expect:
- Bream from 0.4kg to 3kg
- Carp from 1kg to 10kg
- F1s up to 4kg
📍 Barston Lakes, Marsh House Farm Lane, Solihull, B92 0LB
🌐 www.thelakeatbarston.co.uk
Event Schedule
Here’s the official itinerary for the 2025 European Feeder Cup:
- Wednesday, 15 October – Arrival Day (venue closed to competitors; training box draw streamed live on Facebook at 6:00pm)
- Thursday, 16 October – Practice Day 1 (venue opens 7:00 am, fishing 10:00 am–5:00 pm, no keepnets)
- Friday, 17 October – Practice Day 2 (same times as above)
- Saturday, 18 October – Competition Day 1 (peg draw at 7:00 am, fishing 10:00 am–3:00 pm)
- Sunday, 19 October – Competition Day 2 (same format)
- Monday, 20 October – Final Day (draw at 6:30 am, fishing 9:30 am–2:30 pm), followed by presentation and anglers’ meal at 4:30 pm in the clubhouse
Each match day features a pre-baiting period ten minutes before the all-in, and will use the full FIPS-ed scoring system.
Open to the Public
Spectators are welcome across all match days, with excellent viewing access and full amenities on site. Barston Lakes offers a large clubhouse, on-site café, parking, and easy access to the pegs.
Whether you’re a feeder angling enthusiast or simply curious about international match fishing, this is a rare chance to witness top-tier competition on British soil.
A New Era for International Feeder Sport?
With ten teams, a full ruleset, and an elite venue in Barston Lakes, the European Feeder Cup 2025 is already shaping up as one of the year’s standout feeder fishing events. If well received, it could pave the way for an annual international series.
For the full match booklet, event rules, or travel information, visit the Angling Trust website.
