RECORD FISH
29 February 2024
New British record pike
The British Record (rod-caught) Fish Committee has received a claim for the pike record from captor, Lloyd Watson, in respect of a fish claimed at a weight of 47lb 5oz, caught on 13th February 2024 from Chew Valley Lake.
The BRFC has inspected the claim paperwork together with supporting photographic and video records and is pleased to announce acceptance of the claim, at the weight of 47lb 5oz. This capture will be duly recorded in the British record listing.
The BRFC members congratulate Mr Watson on his historic catch.
The Committee would like to remind readers that in the event of the capture of a potential record fish, the captor should first contact the British Record (rod-caught) Fish Committee without delay.
Captors of potential record fish should contact the Secretary, Nick Simmonds, at the Angling Trust, on 01568 620447 or by email at brfc@anglingtrust.net
Nick will record the details of the capture and advise the claimant on progressing the claim.
More information about what to do if you catch a record fish can be found on the BRFC web pages here.
You might also like
02 April 2025
Court case loss will require Government to clean up…
The Government has today lost its appeal against a ruling that its plans under national legislation,…
Read more
01 April 2025
Introducing The Anglers Lottery
A NEW way to give something back to fishing Help us to Protect, Promote and Develop angling The Angl…
Read more
01 April 2025
Angling Trust urges West Berkshire Council to reject intensive…
The Angling Trust and Fish Legal have objected to a planning application submitted to West Berkshire…
Read more
01 April 2025
As the Bass Season Opens, It’s Time to End…
As the bass season kicks off today (Tuesday, 1st April 2025), recreational anglers across the UK wil…
Read more
28 March 2025
Bucking The Trend at Petersfield
Like many clubs across the country, Petersfield & District Angling Club has faced the challenge…
Read more
27 March 2025
2025 UK-EU Fishing Agreement: No Progress on Sustainability
Once again, UK and EU decision-makers have set commercial fishing limits that gamble with the future…
Read more
26 March 2025
BRILLIANT BARNSLEY WIN SENSAS CHALLENGE 2025
It’s already been a winning start to 2025 for the mighty Drennan Barnsley Blacks side and that run c…
Read more
21 March 2025
Anglers join the Great British Spring Clean to help…
Anglers are being urged to roll up their sleeves and help to clear litter from Britain’s water…
Read more
19 March 2025
Angling Trust thanks angling community for response to Bathing…
Angling Trust CEO Jamie Cook has thanked member clubs and fisheries who responded to our call for ac…
Read more
18 March 2025
Get Fishing for Wellbeing supports Social Prescribing Day 2025…
On Social Prescribing Day 2025 the Angling Trust are highlighting how angling can be a powerful tool…
Read more
18 March 2025
Fisheries Minister praises anglers’ move to adopt voluntary guidelines…
The Angling Trust and the Professional Boatmen’s Association (PBA), have recently launched new volun…
Read more
17 March 2025
Angling Trust warns of environmental harm over Chancellor’s cost-cutting…
Following Downing Street’s announcement that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled an action plan to…
Read more
02 April 2025
Court case loss will require Government to clean up…
The Government has today lost its appeal against a ruling that its plans under national legislation,…
Read more
01 April 2025
Introducing The Anglers Lottery
A NEW way to give something back to fishing Help us to Protect, Promote and Develop angling The Angl…
Read more
01 April 2025
Angling Trust urges West Berkshire Council to reject intensive…
The Angling Trust and Fish Legal have objected to a planning application submitted to West Berkshire…
Read more
01 April 2025
As the Bass Season Opens, It’s Time to End…
As the bass season kicks off today (Tuesday, 1st April 2025), recreational anglers across the UK wil…
Read more
28 March 2025
Bucking The Trend at Petersfield
Like many clubs across the country, Petersfield & District Angling Club has faced the challenge…
Read more
27 March 2025
2025 UK-EU Fishing Agreement: No Progress on Sustainability
Once again, UK and EU decision-makers have set commercial fishing limits that gamble with the future…
Read more
26 March 2025
BRILLIANT BARNSLEY WIN SENSAS CHALLENGE 2025
It’s already been a winning start to 2025 for the mighty Drennan Barnsley Blacks side and that run c…
Read more
21 March 2025
Anglers join the Great British Spring Clean to help…
Anglers are being urged to roll up their sleeves and help to clear litter from Britain’s water…
Read more
19 March 2025
Angling Trust thanks angling community for response to Bathing…
Angling Trust CEO Jamie Cook has thanked member clubs and fisheries who responded to our call for ac…
Read more
18 March 2025
Get Fishing for Wellbeing supports Social Prescribing Day 2025…
On Social Prescribing Day 2025 the Angling Trust are highlighting how angling can be a powerful tool…
Read more
18 March 2025
Fisheries Minister praises anglers’ move to adopt voluntary guidelines…
The Angling Trust and the Professional Boatmen’s Association (PBA), have recently launched new volun…
Read more
17 March 2025
Angling Trust warns of environmental harm over Chancellor’s cost-cutting…
Following Downing Street’s announcement that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled an action plan to…
Read more
02 April 2025
Court case loss will require Government to clean up…
The Government has today lost its appeal against a ruling that its plans under national legislation,…
Read more
01 April 2025
Introducing The Anglers Lottery
A NEW way to give something back to fishing Help us to Protect, Promote and Develop angling The Angl…
Read more
01 April 2025
Angling Trust urges West Berkshire Council to reject intensive…
The Angling Trust and Fish Legal have objected to a planning application submitted to West Berkshire…
Read more
01 April 2025
As the Bass Season Opens, It’s Time to End…
As the bass season kicks off today (Tuesday, 1st April 2025), recreational anglers across the UK wil…
Read more
28 March 2025
Bucking The Trend at Petersfield
Like many clubs across the country, Petersfield & District Angling Club has faced the challenge…
Read more
27 March 2025
2025 UK-EU Fishing Agreement: No Progress on Sustainability
Once again, UK and EU decision-makers have set commercial fishing limits that gamble with the future…
Read more
26 March 2025
BRILLIANT BARNSLEY WIN SENSAS CHALLENGE 2025
It’s already been a winning start to 2025 for the mighty Drennan Barnsley Blacks side and that run c…
Read more
21 March 2025
Anglers join the Great British Spring Clean to help…
Anglers are being urged to roll up their sleeves and help to clear litter from Britain’s water…
Read more
19 March 2025
Angling Trust thanks angling community for response to Bathing…
Angling Trust CEO Jamie Cook has thanked member clubs and fisheries who responded to our call for ac…
Read more
18 March 2025
Get Fishing for Wellbeing supports Social Prescribing Day 2025…
On Social Prescribing Day 2025 the Angling Trust are highlighting how angling can be a powerful tool…
Read more
18 March 2025
Fisheries Minister praises anglers’ move to adopt voluntary guidelines…
The Angling Trust and the Professional Boatmen’s Association (PBA), have recently launched new volun…
Read more
17 March 2025
Angling Trust warns of environmental harm over Chancellor’s cost-cutting…
Following Downing Street’s announcement that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled an action plan to…
Read more
