Zwolle Becomes the Street Fishing Capital of Europe: Streetfishing Masters EUROPE 2025
The biggest streetfishing tournament in Europe
€10,000 grand prize, €20,000 total prize pool
Target species: pike, zander, perch, and other predators
Urban anglers from across Europe are gearing up for Streetfishing Masters EUROPE 2025 (SFM), Europe’s premier streetfishing tournament, set to take place along the scenic canals of Zwolle on August 2–3, 2025.
This two-day event will bring together more than 70 skilled street anglers, including some of the top names in the game. Participants will target predator species commonly found in the city's iconic waterways, such as pike, zander, perch, and more.
Awards for the top 10 places, recognizing both pairs and individual anglers, will be provided, including 10,000 EUR for the winners, 4,000 EUR for 2nd place, and 3,000 EUR for the bronze. Main sponsors of the tournament: FRAPP and Zetrix, in collaboration with the organizer RatterBaits.eu and the city of Zwolle.
Gerben Jorritsma, SFM organizer and Streetfishing World Champion 2022–2024:
“We’re incredibly proud to host Streetfishing Masters EUROPE in Zwolle this summer. The city’s canals offer a stunning and challenging urban angling backdrop. With €20,000 in prizes and the very best predator-fishing talent from all over Europe, we expect nothing less than two amazing days packed with adrenaline and excitement.”
Roberts Valters, SFM organizer, RatterBaits.com:
“Urban fishing is becoming increasingly popular across Europe because it’s accessible to everyone - no boats, engines, or expensive equipment needed. With Streetfishing Masters EUROPE, we not only create a top-tier competition but also inspire the next generation of anglers. See you in Zwolle!”
The city of Zwolle offers a perfect venue for streetfishing enthusiasts – a Historic Urban Waterways, canal-rich environment - featuring low quays, diverse fish habitats, and a thriving predator fish population. The city has already hosted major national and international competitions in recent years, proving itself to be a top-tier location for competitive streetfishing.
Full details and participant list of the two-day SFM Europe 2025 program are available on streetfishingmasters.com, @streetfishingmasters (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube).
Streetfishing Masters Europe is a newly established annual fishing tournament, created by passionate angling enthusiasts from the Netherlands and Latvia. Designed for both amateurs and professionals, the event aims to bring together the very best urban anglers from across Europe. To ensure the highest level of competition, participation is limited to a select number of teams. The tournament is proudly supported by its main sponsors, Frapp and Zetrix, in close collaboration with RatterBaits.com and the city of Zwolle.