Competitions
22 January 2026
England U20s 2026 Assessment Day – Open for Applications!
The country’s best young anglers are being asked to apply to be part of England’s medal-winning U20 team for 2026.
Led by managers Jason Kirk and Samantha Sim, the Beechfield Headwear sponsored side has set an enviable record on the world stage over the past few years, winning gold in 2023 and 2024, and team silver in 2022 and 2025.
Added to that were four individual medals along the way too, including a gold, two silvers, and bronze.
Now YOU could be part of the ongoing success story.
Open to all anglers aged under 20 years old on December 31, 2025, we want you to apply now to be part of an assessment day at Lindholme’s Loco Lake on Sunday March 14, 2026.
This year’s U20 World Champs is taking place on the Réservoir de Monchanin, near to Dijon, France where the targets are expected to be large numbers of small catfish plus, roach, skimmers and carp.
“We’re looking for anglers who regularly compete in high-level matches and have the right attitude to work as part of a close-knit squad that’s focussed on success,” said Jason.
“The venue in France looks like it will be about speed fishing for small cats close in with the odd bonus fish – possibly skimmers and carp – at longer range. At the assessment day I want to see the anglers concentrate on a 5m to 6m line and also at 13m and will be watching for those who can fish effectively and efficiently.”
If you think you’ve got what it takes, apply here: https://anglingtrust.net/…/team…/u20s-team-england/
The U20 World Championships takes place in France from August 3 to 8, 2026.
Deadline for all applications is Friday February 20, 2026.
You might also like
10 July 2026
Marine heatwave: what it means for sea anglers
A marine heatwave developing around parts of the UK could reach “extreme” levels this summer, with s…
Read more
10 July 2026
Bluefin Tuna Catch-and-Release Recreational Fishery 2026
The 2026 bluefin tuna catch-and-release season opens on Monday 13th July 2026 around the coast of En…
Read more
10 July 2026
Rays of Tope: New project to unlock the secrets…
The Angling Trust is proud to be a partner in an exciting new three-year research project that will…
Read more
10 July 2026
New ICES advice highlights mixed picture for key recreational…
The latest scientific advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) pa…
Read more
10 July 2026
Angling Trust welcomes UK ratification of landmark High Seas…
The Angling Trust has welcomed the UK Government’s ratification of the landmark UN High Seas T…
Read more
08 July 2026
UK Government Pours Cold Water on Urgent Reforms to…
On Monday, the UK Government published its response to the Environmental Audit Committee’s (EAC) PFA…
Read more
07 July 2026
Anglers’ Data Stands Up to Scientific Scrutiny
One of the biggest questions about the Sea Angling Diary Project has always been a fair one: can dat…
Read more
23 June 2026
Team England Fly Fishing on the Hunt for Medals…
30th Fips-Mouche European Fly Fishing Championships MOSTAR BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA 2026 Team Manag…
Read more
18 June 2026
Benjamin’s Comber confirmed as new British record
The British Record (rod-caught) Fish Committee (BRFC) would like to announce the ratification of a n…
Read more
11 June 2026
New British Carp Record
The British Record (rod-caught) Fish Committee (BRFC) would like to announce the ratification of a n…
Read more
03 June 2026
IFFA Spring Loch Style Fly Fishing International at Llyn…
The international is fished from free drifting boats with anglers from England, Ireland, Scotland an…
Read more
28 May 2026
Angling Trust Calls for Recreational Sea Fishing to Be…
The Angling Trust has submitted detailed evidence to the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Fis…
Read more