The Angling Trust Competitions Facebook page has announced that tickets for the Women’s National Championship and Anglers with Disabilities National Championship are now available.. Both events will take place on Saturday, 5th July at Partridge Lakes in Warrington, Cheshire. As in previous years, the winner of the Women’s individual event will qualify for the 2025 FishOMania Grand Final.

Details for both championships are outlined below:

Women’s National Championship

Fished across Covey Lakes 1 to 6, the Women’s National is open to all female members of the Angling Trust. The draw will take place at 8:45 am, with fishing scheduled from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The entry fee is £30, with an optional £10 pools split equally between section and overall prizes.

A Teams of Four event also runs alongside the individual match. Teams must be pre-registered by the entry deadline, and each angler must also be entered in the individual competition. Team results are based on total combined weight, with a £20 team entry fee, and an optional £20 team pools payable on the day. Teams do not need to be affiliated with a club.

Full details and booking: anglingtrust.net/ladies-national-championship

Anglers with Disabilities National Championship

The 2025 Anglers with Disabilities National Championship will also be held at Partridge Lakes, using Willow and Ribbon Lakes, both selected for their accessibility and flat, well-maintained platforms.

The event is open to all disabled Angling Trust individual members and follows the same format and timings as other national matches. The draw will be at 8:30 am, with fishing taking place from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Full details and booking: anglingtrust.net/anglers-with-disabilities-national-championship

Entry Requirements

• All anglers must be 16 or over on the day of the match.
• A responsible adult must accompany anyone under 18.
• A valid Environment Agency rod licence is required.
• All competitors must hold current Angling Trust individual membership.

Join or renew online: anglingtrust.net/membership. Or call: 0343 507 7006.

Summary of Key Rules

• Open to Angling Trust individual members only
• All anglers must be aged 16 or over
• A responsible adult must accompany anglers under 18
• A valid Environment Agency rod licence is required
• Dry, fishery-approved keepnets only – a minimum of three nets is strongly advised
• 66lb net limit – any net over 70lb will be disqualified
• Nets must be dipped and dry before the start of the match
• Optional pools available (£10 for individuals, £20 for teams)
• Women’s Team Event: Teams of 4 must be pre-entered; each member must also fish the individual match
• Disability Event: Proof of disability may be requested at registration
• Standard Partridge Lakes fishery rules apply

Both championships at Partridge Lakes offer anglers a great opportunity to compete at a national level in a friendly, well-run environment. With excellent facilities, well-stocked lakes, and the chance to fish alongside some of the country’s best, early booking is recommended.

Whether you’re targeting a FishOMania spot in the Women’s match or aiming for national honours in the Anglers with Disabilities event, these competitions promise a full day of competitive and enjoyable fishing.

For full details, booking, and match rules, visit the official event pages on the Angling Trust website.