Canal pairs championships 2025

We would like to thank Paul Edwards for agreeing to volunteer to help us with the 2025 event co-ordination along with the various clubs and local organisers whose hard work make the event possible.

Entering the 2025 championships

The Canal Pairs is back for 2025 with Canal & River Trust once again managing the event. We have a variety of venues lined up across the UK canal network that will see plenty of bites and ignite friendly local competition once more, with the prospect of appearing in a large atmospheric grand final.

Our best estimate is that there will be around £8,000 in the final prize pot with the top 10 pairs being paid out.

There is no requirement for participants qualifying for the grand final to be members of Angling Trust or a Friend of Canal & River Trust. The final will take place on Saturday 4 October 2025.

Entry to the competition will cost £30 per pair, per event. This will be split:

• £24.00 to the final prize pot
• £3.00 Eventbrite commission
• £1.50 event administration
• £1.50 contribution towards the Canal & River Trust Let’s Fish programme

Full event rules can be found here.