BPCFS Angling

28/05/2026

Stuck for something to do on Saturday 6th June then get down to the Alders Farm Open Day

It doesn't matter if you aren't an angler or shooter as there will be lots on offer for all the family to enjoy. Ice cream van, bbq, bar and much more.

Angling coaches will on hand to catch you a fish and even have a go on the air rifle range under supervision of expert shots..

Join Us On Saturday 6th June - Alders Open Day
🕰️ 10am Till 16:00PM - £1 Entry Per Car 🚗

👇🏼We’ve got the hottest lineup for you this year👇🏼

Team Guru, Mainline, Daiwa, Shimano, Garbolino, Map, Nu-Fish, BMC plus many more.. 🔥🦍🦖

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

Introducing this year's Top Rod winner, Foxy, a guest due to his Mountain Search & Rescue background, banking 3 fish for 75lb 2oz.

Runner-up was Jason Graham (Beds) with the two biggest fish for 71lb 12oz. 2 buckets to celebrate 2 personal bests in as many hours.

Third place was Dan Banks (Herts) with three carp for 54lb 2oz. It's Dan and Jason who qualify to represent BPCFS at 2027's Forces Carp Classic in France.

10/05/2026

A new PB for Jason at 37lb 10oz from the back lake to make a brace of thirties overnight. Anthony landing a 32lb 4oz from the front lake.

Still a few hours left all to play for.

09/05/2026

34-2 for Jason... Well done great Angling!

It's getting tight at the top!

09/05/2026

Just over 14 hours left... who's going to be the 2026 BPCFS Top Rod?

05/05/2026

The 15th Annual Top Rod competition takes place this weekend where Beds, Cambs and Herts Police Battle it out to be crowned this year's Top Rod and take home this fintastic trophy.

The winner and runner up also qualify for 2027's Forces Carp Classic held at Abbey Lakes in France.

02/03/2026

POLICE V RAF Carp teams faced each other in a match held at Stanwick Lakes over the weekend.

The winners were the police team consisting of members from BPCFS Angling, TVP Angling and MPAS with each of the pairs banking fish in a team event with a total of 7 carp caught for 109lb. 1 very nice mirror carp from the RAF weighing 27lb which was the first fish of the competition.

We look forward to other events later this year and next.

The police captures were as follows:

TVP Josh & Andy 4 fish, 27-2, 17-8, 13-12 & 10-4

BPCFS Dan & Chris 16-8 & 12-6

MPAS JD & Paul 11-8

Any interested Carp anglers in the Police service in the UK can get in touch in regards future events.

17/11/2025

Our friends at Innovate Baits are offering some amazing bait deals... See below

12/10/2025

It's that time of year again!

Follow BPCFS Angling members fishing alongside serving and ex members of the forces & emergency services at Abbey Lakes in France via the 'Angling Live' app.

The event helps raise money for a number of worthy causes and brings many people together who share the joy of carp fishing.

Download from your app stores.