29th FIPS-MOUCHE European
FLY FISHING CHAMPIONSHIP
(19-25.Oct)
Sondrio,ITALY 2025
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The international sport flyfishing federation FIPS Mouche has chosen ITALY throghout its member federation FIPSAS (Italian Federation of Sport Fishing, Underwater) and UPS (Unione pesca Sondrio) to host the 29th FIPS Mouche European Fly Fishing Championship 2025 in Sondrio region in Italy.
Claudio Ugo MATTEOLI
President of FIPSAS
I am very happy to host the 29th edition of the “European Fly Fishing Championship” in Italy. The athletes who are going to participate arrive with their captains, managers and accompanying persons with many expectations that the good local organizers will certainly not disappoint. The Municipality of Sondrio and the other villages involved have the potential and the skills necessary to properly welcome everyone. The Region of Lombardia generally extend over a territory which, besides offering important fishing sites, benefits from some of the most interesting naturalistic, historical, gastronomic and recreational attractions of Italy, which will make these sports days will undoubtedly be unforgettable.
I send my best wishes to all those who have contributed to the realization of this championship, to the local political, administrative and FIPSAS authorities, to the captains, to the volunteers and, in particular, to the athletes, that all goes well to remember again the province of Sondrio and Lombardia as one of the perfect environments for this discipline.
Ugo Claudio Matteoli FIPSAS President
Davide MENEGOLA
President of Sondrio Province
It is with great pleasure that, on behalf of the Province of Sondrio, I extend my warmest welcome to all participants at the 2025 European Fly Fishing Championship, a prestigious event that celebrates sport and nature.
Valtellina and Valchiavenna boast an extraordinary water heritage: crystal-clear rivers and streams that flow between imposing peaks and breathtaking landscapes, creating a unique environment for fishing and all activities related to water.
Our community has always been committed to protecting these resources, aware that preserving them means guaranteeing a sustainable future for the territory and for those who live there. In this context, fly fishing is not only a sport, but also an opportunity to promote responsible and quality tourism, capable of making the beauties of our territory known while respecting the ecosystem.
The presence of athletes and enthusiasts from all over Europe represents a precious opportunity to enhance our land and appreciate its natural and cultural wealth.
A sincere thank you goes to the Unione Pesca Sportiva di Sondrio, to FIPS-Mouche, to the organizers and to all those who, with passion and dedication, made this event possible.
I am sure that it will be a top-level event, in which sport, technique and respect for the environment will intertwine in a setting of rare beauty.
On behalf of the Province of Sondrio, I wish all participants, companions and enthusiasts an unforgettable experience.
DAVIDE MENEGOLA
Antonio FUSCONI
FIPSAS Chairman of Surface Fishing Committee
A very warm welcome to all participants at the 29th European Fly Fishing Championship held this year in Valtellina, Sondrio.! We’re so excited to be back in one of the most charming Italian valleys and fishing in some of the most stunning rivers in Italy. With its commitment to the environment, tourism and sport, this beautiful region truly captures the essence of Lombardy and Italy as a whole.. We chose Valtellina because we know the great people at Unione Pescatori Sondrio, who work tirelessly to keep the waters in top condition. You’ll be greeted with warmth and hospitality, and a wide range of services is available to make your stay truly memorable.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the amazing Sondrio FIPSAS Section, who will support UPS Sondrio in the organisation of the championship with great enthusiasm and competence, and the fantastic Lombardy Regional Committee, who will support it. I’m sure this international event is going to be another fantastic memory for all of you, both from a sporting point of view and from a recreational and social point as well. Last but not least, I would like to thank all of you: athletes, captains, managers and supporters. I’m sure you’ll all have a great time in Italy and that you’ll continue to show interest and trust in this sport and this organisation.
Antonio Fusconi
FIPSAS Chairman of Surface Fishing Committee
“As President of Unione Pesca Sondrio, it is a great honor for me to welcome you to Valtellina and Valchiavenna for the 2025 European Fly Fishing Championship. This prestigious international event, organized under the aegis of FIPS-Mouche, represents an extraordinary opportunity for our territory and for all enthusiasts of this noble discipline.
Our valleys, with their crystal-clear rivers and streams nestled between majestic peaks and historic villages, provide a unique natural stage for this competition.
For over fifty years, Unione Pesca Sondrio has been dedicated to promoting this tradition, encouraging sport fishing, and protecting our precious waters. Thanks to the commitment of its members and collaboration with local institutions, has significantly contributed to the growth of sport fishing and can today be considered a national benchmark in water management.
We know that the 2025 European Fly Fishing Championship will be a high-level competition, where some of the best European athletes will compete. But we are sure that it will also be much more: an opportunity to share passion, technique, and sporting values, immersed in a territory that will welcome you with warmth and authenticity.
On behalf of Unione Pesca Sondrio and the entire hosting community, I extend a warm welcome to all delegations, companions, and enthusiasts who will take part in this extraordinary event.
We look forward to welcoming you to Valtellina, a land of water and mountains, to share this unforgettable experience together.
Manenti Renato
President of Unione Pesca Sondrio
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