Leeds and Liverpool Canal-Maghull - Canal Pairs-14/06/2025

Canal Pairs

Now in it’s 12th year, the Canal & River Trust is again pleased to host the National Canal Pairs competition.

The 2025 competition will comprise of 14 qualifying heats with the objective being a grand final line up of around 90 pairs (180 pegs). In the final, the top ten pairs will be paid out from the prize pot. (to be paid by BACS) The winning pair in the final will receive a minimum payout of £2000.

Once again there will again be no requirement for participants to be members of Angling Trust or a Friend of Canal & River Trust.

When booking, please be aware that the first person named will fish A Section and the named partner will fish B Section.

With parental permission and appropriate supervision, young people aged 13 and over on the 4th October 2025 may enter as a pair or as part of a participating pair. Parents, carers or guardians must pay for any optional pools and would also receive any prize monies earned. All young people under 16 who choose to enter the competition must fish unaided at all times, but must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Event Details

The local organiser for this heat is: Peter Gradwell 07793 618234

The cost of entry is £30.00 per pair (you only need to purchase one ticket which covers both you and your pair): £24.00 going directly to the final prize top, (the top 10 pairs will be paid out) £3.00 goes to Eventbrite in Fees, £1.50 goes in Administration and £1.50 goes to support the Let's Fish programme.

I have already qualified but I'd still like to Fish: National Canal Pairs Qualifying Events

For anyone who has already qualified you do not need to pay the entry fee. However, you must book directly with the local organiser at least 72 hours in advance. Mandatory peg fees and optional pools are paid on the day at the draw. If you have qualified and booked on further qualifiers it is your responsibility to request a refund. Refund requests will not be accepted less that 7 days prior to the day of the event in line with our refund policy.

All qualifiers also contribute to "Hot Fishin" Points

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Draw Time: MCA building 0900hrs

Fishing Time: 1100-1600hrs

Fishing Sections: Contact the event organiser.

Pools: contact Peter

Breakfast available: No

The Rules Canal pairs championships 2024 | Angling matches and competitions

Previous Canal Pairs winners;

2014 Simon Preece & Simon Mottram

2015 Kevin Clarke & Dave Edgerley

2016 Steve Dudley & Simon Nickless

2017 Dave Brown and Robert Lloyd

2018 Paul Gough and Dave Middleton

2019 Paul Murrin and Dave McCall

2020 Richard Chave & Lee Trevitt

2021 Simon Preece & Simon Mottram

2022 Simon Preece & Simon Mottram

2023 Ben Clarke & Richard Weaver

2024 Simon Preece & Simon Mottram

So who will be crowned 2025 Champion?

Could it be you be competing at the Dudley Canal Final on Saturday 4th October.

Qualifying Rules

11 -15 5 pairs go through

16-20 6 pairs

21-25 8 pairs

26-30 10 pairs

31 and above 12 pairs

Further information

Click here for a complete list of all the 2025 qualifiers

You can contact Canal & River Trust at lets.fish@canalrivertrust.org.uk