WCC Event Details

For its 27th edition, World Carp Classic remains at its birthplace the magical record-breaking Lac de Madine in France. The event will be taking place from the 29th September to the 4th October 2025

Each year demand for places far exceeds those available and this year will be no exception, especially following the catch of our second 30+ kg carp.

2024 participants will be invited to register in accordance with the Bait Survey point system. Priority invites are time-sensitive. Don’t miss your chance, check your spam/junk folders. See below for Country quota information.

To remain true to our philosophy of being inclusive, we will also have an early November mad-dash for 2 places for anyone on the information list.

Condition of Entry

• Anglers to be 14 years of age minimum if accompanied by a parent or guardian
• No one under the age of 18 at the start of the event is allowed in boats
• All anglers and helpers to be insured as per event requirements
• All anglers to have a valid fishing permit including extras allowing them to take part in the event
• All competitors and Helpers are required to sign the on-site registration form which includes: a disclaimer, acceptance, and understanding of the full and final event rules & local rules, terms & conditions, and agreement on any sanitary measures.
• Condition of entry also includes compliance with the following event requirements: Shoreline Cleanup and Bait Survey.

Event details in brief

6 rods allowed per swim
Wherever possible limit is now 350 meters (distance in-between banks permitting)
2 boats allowed on the water at the same time for trio entries provided remaining 3rd angler is awake and watching on the bank.

Cost of Entry

The basic entry fee is £2250 for two or three anglers. This includes a non-refundable deposit of £750.

Extras – can be booked and paid for at any time. Extras are only taken into account against payment.

Helper £150
Sponsor link package £300 – click here for full information
Team entry Generic £300 (£150 x 2) or – 2 registered entries can team together to represent a country. Click here for full information
Team entry Sponsor £500 (£250 x 2) when 2 registered entries are representing a sponsor/brand.

How to Register

A place for a given country can only be booked if the Captain can provide proof of nationality or permanent residency. No role changes will be permitted during the year among anglers of the same entry. Entries cannot be transferred to a new Captain without the organizer’s consent.

Entry Fees can be paid via credit card or bank transfer. For payments made by bank transfer proof of payment must be emailed to moc.t1739415906irips1739415906gnilg1739415906na@ni1739415906mda1739415906 within 24 hours from registration. Leave us your details on the next page if you want to receive reminders on availability and or upcoming events. Payments in full clear funds have then a maximum of 7 days to reach the account.

Places will only be added to the Official web list upon receipt of payment. If proof is sent we will reserve the place on the list though no name will appear until payment has been received.

DO NOT buy extras to make up an entry to push your luck – A fee to cover admin & financial costs will apply if we need to issue a refund.

Priority entry is subject to country quota so you may not receive an email if there are no possible allocations.

Level 0 emails are to be sent to the Captain, Vice Captain, and 3rd angler, and other levels to only the Captain.

If you need to contact us please do so at moc.t1739415906irips1739415906gnilg1739415906na@ni1739415906mda1739415906 or by leaving us a message on the WCC Official page on Facebook

Allocation of Places

DUE TO THE IMPORTANT NUMBER OF POLISH SPONSORS
NO PLACES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR POLAND

Thursday 17th October until Thursday 7th November 23:55 UK Time.
Priority registration opened to WCC24 Champions, 2024 event agreed postponements and arrangements.

Thursday 17th October 19:00 UK time – country quota system enforced
WCC24 Bait survey level 0 priority registration opens – Priority ends Friday 18th October at 18:00.

Friday 18th October 19:00 UK time – country quota system enforced
Bait survey level 1 & 2 are invited – Priority ends Saturday 19th October 18:00

Saturday 19th October 19:00 UK time – country quota system enforced
Any remaining unallocated spots from Thursday and Friday are then released to all remaining 2024, 2023 & 2022 participants.

Early November Mad-dash – 2 places (1 place secured for Poland – polish anglers also welcome to try for the 2nd place).
If you are unsuccessful in securing a place add yourself to the waiting list to be found on the second page of the registration process. Only registered persons on the list will be contacted and be given a 48-hour notice. Check your spam folder.
Any individual who has represented a World Carp Classic sponsor within the past three (3) years is ineligible to participate in the November registration mad-dash. This rule ensures fair competition for all entrants.

Friday 8th of November 19:00
Exclusive WCC VIP list mad-dash to ensure some who have greatly contributed to the making of the event are given an extra chance.

Friday 15th November – end of lone country priority registration. The remaining places are to be made available regardless of origin. Lone countries with a code – if you haven’t received it please email moc.t1739415906irips1739415906gnilg1739415906na@ni1739415906mda1739415906 China, Bulgaria, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Monaco, Moldova, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, USA

Are considered lone countries any not listed below:
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain.

Sponsor TBA Reserved Places

Several places have also been retained to accommodate sponsors’ representatives. Contact us if you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the World Carp Classic.