Download the official 2027 Lakes Trophy rules and regulations
TROPHY FORMAT
The 2nd Lakes Trophy consists of two stages:
- qualifying competitions, organised independently by the participating lakes;
- national final, scheduled for Saturday 13 February 2027 at Lago Pascoli.
Each participating lake will organise its own qualifying competition by the end of January 2027, from which the team that will represent the lake in the final will be selected.
A total of 22 teams, representing 22 Italian lakes, will be admitted to the final at Lago Pascoli.
Participation of the lakes
Lakes wishing to participate must confirm their entry by sending an email to:
Admission will be determined exclusively by the chronological order in which emails are received.
Therefore, the first 22 valid applications received by the organisers will be accepted for the second edition.
Each accepted lake will be entitled to have one team represent it in the final.
Team composition
Both the qualifying competitions and the final will be contested by teams of four anglers.
The winning team of the qualifying competition organised by each individual lake will earn the right to represent that lake in the final on 13 February 2027.
In the final, each team must represent exclusively its lake of origin, ideally carrying its name and sporting identity.
Fishing technique
The Trophy will be contested exclusively using the RBS technique (0–13 metres), in accordance with the rules and procedures established for the event.
qualifying competitions
Each participating lake must organise a qualifying competition according to the following criteria:
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team consisting of 4 competitors;
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competition duration: 3 hours;
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technique: RBS;
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technical rules in compliance with those established for the final;
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the highest-ranked team will earn the right to compete in the final of the 2nd Pescare Show Lakes Trophy.
The participating lake will be responsible for organising the qualifying competition and must inform Matchfishing Italia of the results and provide the names of the four qualified competitors.
Final - lago pascoli
The final will take place as follows:
"lago pascoli grande"
3 team members will fish in the large lake, which is home to larger fish, including carp and crucian carp.
"lago pascolino piccolo"
1 team member will fish in the small lake, which is home to numerous small- to medium-sized crucian carp.
The final standings will be determined in accordance with the rules and weighing criteria established by the organisers.
Substitutions
For the final, up to two of the four members of the qualified team may be replaced in exceptional circumstances.
Any substitutions must be communicated to the organisers in advance and authorised in accordance with the procedures to be specified by Matchfishing Italia.
Contribution towards expenses
A contribution towards expenses of €100.00 per team is required to participate in the event.
Payment must be made in accordance with the instructions that each lake will receive.
Awards ceremony
The awards ceremony for the final will take place on:
Saturday 13 February 2027 – 4:00 pm at a Pescare Show exhibition hall.
The organisers will provide free parking for the exhibition and complimentary admission tickets, as well as a substantial prize pool, the details of which will be announced before the event.
Lakes excluded from the 2027 event due to limited space at Lago Pascoli will be given priority for participation in the 2028 edition.
Lakes that have already participated for two consecutive years will not be eligible to participate in 2028, but may be included if places become available.
Priority for 2028 will therefore be reserved for lakes that have never participated.
Media and communications
The final will receive extensive media coverage.
The competition will be:
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filmed by the cameras of Italian Fishing TV;
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broadcast live on Matchfishing Italia’s social media channels;
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covered through dedicated articles, images and editorial content.
In addition, each lake participating in the 2nd Lakes Trophy will receive a dedicated article presenting its fishing venue.
The initiative therefore also represents an important promotional opportunity for the participating lakes, allowing them to showcase their features, facilities and the opportunities they offer anglers.
practice sessions and training at lago pascoli
In preparation for the final, Lago Pascoli manager Enrico Zani may organise practice competitions and training days for participating teams upon request.
For information, bookings and enquiries:
Enrico Zani – Lago Pascoli manager
Tel. 380 334 3410
Lakes registered in the order in which emails were received at info@matchfishing.it
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Lago Acqua Mania, Morciano di Romagna (RN) – Stefano Morotti
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Lago Santa Rosalia, Ragusa – Davide Criscione, 3387300937
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Lago Grottaccia, Mondolfo (PU)
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Oasi Fametta, Garbagnate Milanese (MI) – Laura Sartori
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Laghi Segugio, Pizzighettone (CR) – Laura Sartori
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Laghetto Vermezzo, Vermezzo (MI) – Laura Sartori
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Lago al Cuntadein, Bologna (BO) – Gabriele Bandini
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Lago Valloni, Cesenatico (FC) – Mattia Zani
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Lago Azzurro Giai, Gruaro 30020 (VE)
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Lago Cospaia, San Giustino (PG) – Marco Bini, 3383901832
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Lago Pascoli, San Mauro Pascoli (FC) – Enrico Zani
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Lago Pino, Forlì (FC) – Tania Mercatali
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Lago Riviera, Rimini (RN) – Fabio Berardi
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Lago San Liberato, Macerata (MC) – Luigi Belli
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Lago Vallubio, Fermignano, Pesaro Urbino (PU) – Luigi Belli
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Lago Faetano, Republic of San Marino (RSM) – Bruno Zattini
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Lago delle Querce, Masrola di Borghi (FC) – Paolo Pesaresi, 334 1737998
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Lago del Sole, Forlì (FC) – Nicola Iarossi, 3492159167
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Lago Scacciapensieri (AR) – Alessio Lorini, 335.1346101
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Lago Pioppi, Pesaro (PU) – Marino Casadei, 393396180478
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Tenuta i Laghetti, Telgate (BG) – Giancarlo Togni
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Lago di Mosio (MN) – Alfeo Zoni, 3391550113
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1st reserve lake: Overfish, Teramo
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2nd reserve lake: Lago 1° Maggio, Agliana (PT)
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3rd reserve lake: Lago Durandi (FE)
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4th reserve lake: Lago Mirror Lakes (FE)
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5th reserve lake: Laghi di Faldo, Montone (PG)
