A competition of international scope
The International Balaton Carp Cup (IBCC) 2025 was held April 12-19 on Lake Balaton, Hungary, confirming its status as the world's largest carp fishing competition. This 11th edition brought together 300 teams from 29 countries, including representatives from Kazakhstan, New Zealand, South Africa and Vietnam. Each team, composed of 3 to 4 anglers, competed in a competition area covering 600 km2 around the lake.
Format and conditions of the competition
The competition lasted 160 uninterrupted hours, testing the endurance, strategy and technique of the participants. Several weather alerts, including storm levels 1 and 2, have marked the event, making the fishing even more demanding in some areas of the Balaton. The last 24 hours have been full of suspense, with twists and turns in the rankings and exceptional takes. The Slovakian team ZEMNÍK-BODOVKA SLOVAKIA has achieved a historic double:
Largest fish: a 32.25 kg carp, christened "Midnight Queen", caught around midnight on PEG 34, setting a new record for the edition.
Total weight of the five largest fish: 114.64 kg, a performance that allowed them to dominate this category against very tight competition, especially against the Hungarian team AQVARIUS.
Results and highlights
Overall winner: The Czech team MIKBAITS& KRYSTON won with an impressive total of 565.81 kg for 42 fish caught, in the Balatonederics - Rickenbach Pier sector.
Silver medal: Rebel Baits CZ, with 537.28 kg and 39 fish, finished in second place, fishing in the Sedo sector in Balatongyörök.
Bronze medal: GRUNTY.CZ completes the podium with 501.01 kg and 38 fish, in the Mikbaits sector, Badacsonytördemic.
Double success for AQVARIUS (Hungary): The team won the category for the largest mirror carp (24.95 kg) and second place for the total weight of the five largest fish (106.81 kg).
Sector winners: 12 teams were honored for outstanding performance in each sector, highlighting the diversity and competitiveness of the event.
Spirit and coverage of the event
The CCBC 2025 was characterized by exemplary sportsmanship, a deep respect for nature and strong international cohesion. The competition received extensive media coverage, with live broadcasts, webcams and regular updates allowing fans to follow every highlight of the week.
See you in 2026!
The 2025 edition will be remembered for its records, its suspense and the quality of the performances. The organizers, teams, fans and spectators have all contributed to making this week an unforgettable event.
The 2025 edition of the CCBC also confirmed the international dimension and technical excellence of the event. The teams have delivered remarkable performances, with spectacular catches and a sporting spirit praised by all. Lake Balaton remains the privileged setting for top-level carp fishing - see you in 2026!
