British Records.

If any of the records shown below are found to be out of date, please let us know.
 
Caught a Potential Record? - What Next?

1. If claiming a Record then you must do so to the BRFC promptly, and in writing, addressed to the secretary.

2. You must specify the type of fish caught and the weight.

3. The date and place that the fish was caught must also be listed.

4. You must provide the BRFC with the names and addresses of two witnesses (preferably), who can verify its capture by the claimant and also its weight. These witnesses will have to sign forms supporting the claim. Unwitnessed captures can be accepted if the claimant draws up an affidavit.

5. You should provide good quality photographs of the fish, preferably in colour, with the fish being held by the claimant in a normal manner (No thrusting the fish forward) They should also be taken with the fish lying on or near to an identifiable object.

6. The fish must be weighed on land using scales that must be made available to be tested by weights and measures, who will provide a certificate as to the accuracy of them.

The BRFC can be contacted on 01364 644643, they will provide advice and guidance if necessary.

Carp....................... 61lb 7oz- Lee Jackson, also from Connigbrook Lake, 2002

Crucian Carp...........  4lb 8oz - Caught by J Allen from RMC Summer Pit 2000

 
Grass Carp.............. 39lb 8oz Caught by Barry Davies, Horton Church Lake 2004

 
Golden Orfe............  8lb 5oz - Caught by M Wilkinson, Lymme Vale - 2000

 
Barbel.................... 20lb 6oz - Caught by Tony Gibson- Great Ouse, 2004

Bleak......................  4oz 9 dr - Caught by D Flack, River Lark.

 
Common Bream...... 18lb 8oz - Caught by K Walker, BawburgLakes, Norwich 2001

 
Silver Bream........... 15oz, Caught by D Flack, Grime Spring, 1988

 
Wels Catfish........... 62lb, Caught by R Garner, Withy Pool, 1997 (Official List closed due to heritage / origin problems of the fish)

Chub...................... 8lb 10oz - Caught by P smith, River Tees, 1994.(Awaiting acceptance - 8lb 13 - Caught by Tim Archer, River Lea 2003)

Dace......................  1lb 5oz 2dr - Caught by Simon Ashton, River Weir,2002

 
Eel......................... 11lb 2oz, - Caught by S Terry, Kingfisher Lake, 1978

 
Gudgeon................       5oz, - Caught by D Hull, River Nadder 1990

 
Roach....................  4lb 3 oz - Caught by R Clarke, Dorset Stour, 1990

 
Perch.....................  5lb 9oz 8drms- Dean Rawlings (Aged 11), Glebe Lake, Fringford

 
Rudd.....................  4lb 10oz - Caught by S Parry, Freshwater Lake, Co Armagh, NI 2001

Pike....................... 46lb 13oz - Caught by R Lewis, Llandegfeld Reservoir, 1992

Zander................... 19lb 5oz - Caught by D Lavender, Fen Drain, 1988

 
Tench.................... 15lb 3oz - Caught by D Ward, from unnamed water in the southern part of the country 2001

 
Grayling.................  4lbs 3oz S R Lanigan, River Frome, Dorset