British Record Catfish – Chigborough Fisheries in Maldon, Essex.

UK angler Shaun Ing breaks the British catfish record with a 150lb catch at Chigborough Fisheries in September 2024, surpassing Craig Wayman’s 136lb catfish from 2019. Learn about these record captures and where to book your next big catfish holiday.

30 Carp Syndicates Every Essex Carp Angler Should Know (2026)

Essex is home to some of the UK’s most exclusive carp syndicates, from historic gravel pits and estate lakes to modern big-carp venues holding genuine specimen fish. In this guide, we explore the Essex syndicate waters every serious carp angler should know about.