Special/Big Fish

Special Fish

This is the page to display your special fish caught on Broome waters. No matter how big or small any fish of any species could be special.Your first fish of the season, your P.B, a particularly handsome looking fish. It does not matter. Send them in and we can display them here.

If you do catch a “Big’un”  you can enter it in to the Big Fish League if you so wish (Details at the bottom of the page)

Please note only fish that are being safely held off the gound or laying on a wet unhooking mat will be displayed.

Gary Fergusson

1lb 9oz Ide witnessed by fellow member Gary Goodwin on 13th April at 15.10 caught from Jason’s on sweetcorn wafter.

Gary Goodwin

 Gary Goodwin caught this Perch 1lb 10oz caught on Colver peg 18 using worm on the hook 17/4/26

Gary Goodwin

Another on for Gary Goodwin! A remarkable Carp 12lb 3oz. Caught peg 41 Colver. Meat down the edge 21/4/26
Witness and photo by Gaz Fergusson

Kev Nicholls

Kev caught this chub on 18th March 2026. It was caught on Jason’s and weighed 1lb 7oz. Caught using “old school” ledger tactics with Pellet for bait. Witnessed by Steve Orton.

Gary Goodwin

Roach 1lb.8oz caught on Smiggies peg 17 on groundbait method feeder and 2 dead maggots
16/4/26
Both witness by Gaz Fergusson.

Simon Taylor

Simon landed this 23lb 8oz mirror goastie caught from BJs tight to bullrushes on a clear patch. Caught on yellow wafter over a small bed of corn. Witnessed by Terry Tinsley.

Gary Goodwin

Peg 14 Jason’s. A quick afternoon session 2.30pm til 5.30pm. Had everything today. Fishing meat and micros down each margin. On the pole. 1 Rudd, 1 Roach, 1 Tench (first out of Jason’s for me), just over a pound. 4 Bream to 3lb, and 5 Carp, biggest 11lb and lost a Carp!! lol as you do.

Enteries for Big Fish List 2026-27 Season

In each season between 1st March and 28th/29th February, at the discretion of the Committee, a trophy will be awarded for the heaviest fish of each species caught by a member on rod and line in Society waters. Each entry must be weighed and witnessed by two other persons, or one other person if a photo is also sent. Details must be sent to steve.media@broomeanglingsociety.co.uk or Alan Smith the Secretary. No fish will be automatically entered into the list. Only fish that the catcher request’s be entered will be considered. Please return such fish alive to the water. 

The Big Fish competition is now up and running for the 2026-27 Season. So it is all clear again for enteries from 1st March 2026 until 28th February 2027.

FishWeightNameVenue
Barbel
Bream
Carp23lb 8ozSimon TaylorBJ;s
Chub1lb 7ozKev NichollsJasons
Crucian Carp
Ide1lb 6ozGary FergussonJasons
Perch1lb 10ozGary GoodwinColver
Roach1lb 8ozGary GoodwinSmiggies
Rudd
Tench