If you are willing to raise more money for the charity there is a sponsorship form which you can get from ourselves to do so.

You can also download the sponsorship form from link below.

Sponsorship Forms

The person who raises the most over the four weekends with get a prize for this

Or you could just make a donation on our just giving page at

www.justgiving.com/Kent-Fishing-forum

We will need to know that you wish to fish this competition and in doing so of making a £50 payment (TO BE PAID IN FULL BY END OF JAN 2012) though our shop on our main website which uses paypal or cheque though post or meet up for cash payments

Then we can then put you on the list of deposited pegs.

It will be first paid first on that weekend on any of the four weekends

There is 30 pegs for each of the following weekends  3rd & 4th and 10th & 11th or 17th and 18th or 24th and 25th of march 2012 competitions but if you wish to fish all four weekends please fill free to do so.

The competition itself will be a 30 hour competition.

The lake will be open to walk around to check the swims you would like to fish from 7am on the 3rd or 10th or 17th or 24th followed by a 9:00 peg draw Whish will be me picking out a no. from the bag and the name on the list of the 30 no.’s to chose swim etc.

Then the lines will go in the lake at 10 am then lines out at 4pm on the 4th or 10th or 18th or 25th.

Just thought i would also say bevos baits are one of the main baits that go into this lake so if you wish to check them out for baits for the competition please go to www.bevosbaits.com you can order though them for £7 a kg under 5kg or if you order 5kg or more you get it for £6 a kg.

You can also place you order though us and we can get it to the lake for the saturday morning of you weekend comp but payment will also be needed up front though paypal for any bait orders.

Please fill free to email me for more details about the competition.

Kent-fishing-forum@hotmail.co.uk

Or ring me on

Darren 07885247512

Hope to hear from you all soon

www.kentfishingforum.com

Click the links logo’s below to see what spaces we have left

30/01/2012

Rob Tough banks a Christmas cracker biggest recorded Cat fish 79lb caught on a 3 foot zig rigged bunch of maggots out of the Singles at 70 yards ! Plus another Cat of 30lbs.

22/12/11

Day ticket fishing on the Bailiff Pond

Now offers day ticket fishing on the Bailiff Pond Stock includes two thirty pound carp up to 36lb fifteen twenty pound carp up to 28lb sixty six carp between 5lb – 19lb Stock also includes Cats two upper twenty double figure Bream large silvers

Price £30 per 24hrs or £20 per 12 hrs

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A BIG LAKE MEMBER TO FISH.

Gary Cavender a nights fishing 11 Carp to 31lb
Neil Dixon a November night 7 Carp to 27lb
Bevo Baits a nights fishing 15 Carp to 33lb

22/12/11

I am very fortunate to have a great set of bailiffs at the fishery and these guys help make the place what it is – Dan Thatcher Tree surgeon is an absolute master at his trade ! Up he goes and down see comes.

21/11/11
Darenths own God Father / Grave Digger Dick with Perky at 46lb 10 caught on a grave digger Winter special.

21/11/11
New Forty “PEGGY ” for John Picking out of the Stump at 43lb.

01/11/11
Darenth Big Lake proud sponsor of The Kent 10s Rugby under 16 Champions 2011 Sevenoaks Rugby Club

01/11/11
Head Bailiff Steve The Nurse Banks Perky for a personal best of 48lb

01/11/11
New member Steve Cockeram opens his Darenth acount with a fine mirror of 37lb on bevos baits – Welcome to Darenth mate.

12/10/11
The Darenth Big Lake charity competitions on the 3rd & 4th and 10th & 11th and 17th & 18th 24th 25th of march 2012
Lake details can be found on link below

Darenth Big Lake, Darenth Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7QY

LAKE RULES

Entry list of maybe can be found on link below

www.kentfishingforum.com

This competition is in add of a charity called the parents consortium www.parentsconsortium.co.uk

The Parents Consortium is a charitable company who provide services to families, schools, hospitals, children’s homes and other organisations who need our support. Our membership is open to all parents and carers who have a disabled child aged 19 or under in the Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley area.

It will be £50 a peg (3 rods) which broken down to £40 lake peg fee £5 into the charity pot and £5 into the prize pot meaning prizes being
£75 first prize, £50 2nd prize, £25 for biggest fish
PRIZE FOR BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT OVER THE FOUR WEEKENDS WILL BE
A YEAR FREE TICKET FOR THE DARENTH BIG LAKE WHICH IS (£600)

WHICH HAS BEEN GIVEN TO US BY THE LAKE OWNER WARREN FARRANCE (all being that all 30 pegs are filled, But prizes may change if I can get donations of prizes in before the event)

If you are willing to raise more money for the charity there is a sponsorship form which you can get from ourselves to do so. Or you could just make a donation on our just giving page at www.justgiving.com/Kent-Fishing-forum

(I am trying to get a prize donated for the person who raises the most over the £5 already in the peg fee for the charity)

We will need to know that you wish to fish this competition and in doing so of making a £50 payment though our shop on our main website which uses paypal then we can then put you on the list of deposited pegs.
It will be first come first peged on any of the three weekends

There is 30 pegs for each of the following weekends 3rd & 4th and 10th & 11th or 17th and 18th 24th of march 2012 competitions but if you wish to fish all three weekends please fill free to do so.

The competition itself will be a 30 hour competition.

The lake will be open to walk around to check the swims you would like to fish from 7am on the 3rd or 10th or 17th 25th followed by a 9:00 peg draw first name on the list to pick a no. out the bag then lowest of the 30 no.’s to chose swim etc.Then the lines will go in the lake at 10 am then lines out at 4pm on the 4th or 10th or 18th

Just thought i would also say bevos baits are one of the main baits that go into this lake so if you wish to check them out for baits for the competition please go to www.bevosbaits.com you can order though them for £7 a kg under 5kg or if you order 5kg or more you get it for £6 a kg. You can also place you order though us and we can get it to the lake for the Saturday morning of you weekend comp but payment will also be needed up front though paypal for any bait orders.

Please fill free to email for more details about the competition Kent-fishing-forum@hotmail.co.uk Or ring Darren 07885247512 Hope to hear from you all soon

www.kentfishingforum.com

26/06/11

Not to b out done by his brother Jo Hewitt with a new near 40lb name Moon Scale 39lb 12.

26/06/11

Luke Hewitt banks the first 50lb plus fish of the season Steak his second PB of the season.

26/06/11

Young Aaron Davis banks a PB 23lb mirror from the right twenties.

26/06/11

Paul Rawlings 3 fish 2 40lbs

30/05/11

What a fantastic start to the new season with seventeen captures over 40lbs with biggest fish hitting the scales at 49lb largest Cat so far 69lb !!!! Many personal bests for new members and some great results for the Darenth regulars………. I recently read an article regarding top fishery’s in the UK couldn’t find any mention of the Big Lake , I personally believe we slot in at three or four boasting 14 acres with 27 fish over forty including commons mirrors and leathers plus five fish that have reached mid fifty at least 60 fish in the thirty pound bracket. No waiting list no exclusive club just a top fishery for normal working carp anglers…… Interested in joining read some of my members articles and then come for a walk around. Ticket prices fluctuate depending on the time of the year…………
Regards Warren Farrance

30/05/11

As most of you know I have a very big interest in Rugby with both of my sons being excellent Rugby and Judo players, I hear you say what has that have to do with fishing ? Well I am proud to announce that Darenth Big Lake is one of the sponsors of Seven oaks under 15 Rugby team, who have been unbeaten this season, Kent Champions with a end of season tour to Holland where they beat the Dutch under 17 team probably the finest set of young Rugby players in the Country, with six Saracens Academy Players one Wasps Academy and a total of ten County players, THE MIGHTY OAKs… I am a very proud Dad with my Eldest Son Zak Being part of Seven oaks team, Kent team and Saracens Elite player academy…….

30/05/11

A recent Winter visit to etand royal in France produced a new personal best for 9 year old Beau Farrance at 44lb , Beau also banked a 16 and a 26 on Ace Baits Black Ice.

For the opportunity to fish this fantastic venue call John on 0033351450154. or view on

30/05/11

Tony Lewis Banks The Unknown at 49lb

30/05/11

New Member Cloin Coopers banks the Little Ghost at 32 – Younger brother danny Cooper banks a personal best same week Batman at 49lb photos to follow
**Two new members two new PB’s.**

30/05/11

Top Rod Mark Plank AKA 10KG banks two thirty’s in two hours including a PB common.

30/05/11

Three Seasons away but Rollo is back banking a new forty named the paddle……. There’s no place like Darenth for Big fish Paul AKA Rollo

30/05/11

Regular Sean Wilson Banks THE STEAK at 49lb…… Well done mate.

30/05/11

Cat Man Gary Cavender banks three cats in a week including two upper sixtys !!!!!! It’s not all about the Carp.

12/05/11

Darenth Big Lake Matches have been a great success with all spaces taken as quickly they were advertised; bringing many new faces, some old friends and members back to their beloved Darenth Big Lake. The weather was a major factor to the event unfortunately there was a cold easterly on weekends one, two and four a key influence on the fishing, weekend three was hectic with fifteen takes but only a handful of fish banked up to thirty pounds. Weekend four looked favourite with many of the Big Lake regulars taking part, top fish up until then were 27, 28, and 29. The last weekend saw Darenth regular Big Bill Eastwood take third place with a fish of 30.8lb and a joint first place with two different fish weighing in with a weight of 31lb 12 to first season member Steve Foster and an old member of 25 years ago Ade West sharing first prize of a free ticket and half price ticket equating to both guys paying £150 each for their seasons ticket. Well done

Big Thanks goes out to all those that marshalled and I hope the experience was enjoyable for those who took part.

Regards Warren Farrance

01/04/11
We wanted to let you all know that the first ever DBL Carp Competition has been a massive success. We have sold every competition ticket for every day. It seem’s everyone wanted the chance to win themselves a free season ticket and who can blame them? Thanks for your continuing support.

Biggest fish of the match so far James Carter Common out the snags at 29lb

14/03/11
We are pleased to announce the availability of our DBL hoodies – Superbly warm and made with high quality fabric. These are made to last and are yours for just £20 – Contact Warren for more info on 07803 921199

01/03/11
The DBL Carp Competition is Here!!! For your chance to win a free season ticket and more… please see the poster below.

You can also download the poster here in PDF format

01/03/11
Kieron Hogan breaks common PB twice over last weekend of Season with a 34lb10 and 32lb

01/03/11
Best new comer Ron Jupp wrote to DBL

Just like to say I have had a great year at DBL and I just hope next season will be just as good, well done mate for producing the best lake around fantastic. Regards Ron Jupp

28/02/11
A New PB for Chris Whalley of 49lb 12oz, last session of season.

14/02/11
Valentine brace overnighter for Danny Callis 40lb / 33lb Mirrors

02/02/11
An achievement in the Snow a 29lb mirror for Best newcomer Ron Jupp

02/02/11
DARENTH BIG LAKE NEW FIFTY !!

Perky 50lb 4 from Big Road PB for Stuart Payton (1st season on DBL)

02/02/11
Top Predator angler Gary Cavander banks 30 yes 30 pike and loses four in seven hours fishing – biggest fish 21lb

27/01/11
Now recruiting for 2011 – 2012 opens 29th April 2011 closes end of February 2012

Season Ticket price £600 (can be paid in installments a minimum of £300 to be paid prior to member fishing) Deposits required to secure ticket are £100

Cheques made payable to Darenth Big Lake Limited.

04/01/11
All of us at DBL would like to wish you all a happy and successful New Year. We hope that all your angling endeavours go well for you this year. Thank’s for your continuing support.

25/10/10
Darenth Winter Tickets available at a cost of £200. 4 months fishing, 5 nights a week, 4 rods and bait boats = BIG CARP!!! Contact Warren on 07803921199

28/09/10
Darenth Winter Tickets are on sale today. They start from the 1st October 2010 and they give you 5 months fishing. £300 secures your ticket. Please contact Warren on 07803 921199

18/09/10
As most of you know I spend a fare bit of time in France these days trying to better my personal bests,55 mirror 55 common 54 leather 60 grass 37 ghost and 62 cat. A good friend of mine Gary Johnson owns a lake Etang Bois and recently invited me out for a week. This was the result 30,30,40,46,49,50 and 53.So far seven big lake members have been to Bois and six of them have broke their pbs. So if you are looking for a new pb a check out http://etangdubois.com/

18/09/10
New Lake Record Big Ghost Common 38lb 10 goes to Nigel Lee

18/09/10
John Banks forth forty of the season.

Baby leather at 44lb……..

16/09/10
Get ready to start those Bait Boat engines. As of the 1st October 2010 you will be allowed to use Bait Boats on DBL.

07/09/10
Tony Reece breaks his PB for the second time with a new lake record Common at 46lb. This fish has evaded capture for three seasons and is one of five potential 40lb commons.

22/08/10
Beau Farrance takes the strain – 9 year old Beau with The Grey Lady from the Elders on Ace baits Black Ice.

22/08/10
Taxi Lee banks a 28lb 38lb and 39lb from the Rats in 48hrs & Mark Plank AKA 10 Kg banks Perky at 48lb4 from the High bank third PB in less than a season 39lb common 48 Leather and 48lb mirror

22/08/10
DBL would like to give a massive well done to new boy Ron Jupp who’s broke his PB twice this season with a 43lb8 and a 44lb. Forget France, your dreams can can true at Darenth Big Lake

18/08/10
New lake record for Ghost Carp – Nigel Lee AKA Camo man banks The big Ghost Common from the Big Road, beating previous best goust Carp weight of 37lb8 – New weight 38lb10

16/08/10

Top Cat fishermen Keith Lambert (Head of Cat Conservation Group UK ) and Gary Cavender do the business with a 70lb for Gary and 66lb Keith within an hour of each other from the slope and stump.

12/08/10

There a a few ticket for the remainder of the season available. The price is £420, first come first served. contact Warren on 07803 921199

12/08/10

Best overnighter ever? John Picking (AKA lucky John) thought so. 28lb, 32lb and 41lb in one night

08/08/10

The Bailiff Pond will be opening this week with fish to the upper 30lb mark. The price(per 24 hours) to fish, is £30 for up to 3 rods or £40 for 4 rods. The pond is open to members and members friends. Please contact Warren to book.

06/08/10

Congrats to Mr Ward, he has just had a 69lb 2oz cat from the Big road swim

04/08/10

Two forties over the last 2 days. Stuart with a 47lb from the High Bank and John with a 44lb out of No.9

02/8/10

Please ensure that cars and vans are parked to the right side of the car park where the undergrowth has been cut back. Thank You.

20/5/10

Members are reminded that under no circumstances are bottles to be placed in swims for anyone other than themselves.  The rules are clear and available around the lake and on this website. Please ensure that they are followed.  rules are put in place for a reason and I will carry them out should behaviour like this continue.  All members should have my number if they need me to enforce ANY lake rule.

8/5/10

Darenth Big Lake Is the UK’s premier fishery. What other UK venue this past week can boast 56 fish out to 47lb 8.  Top rod Taxi Lee with 5 fish to upper twenty from the Stump – Andy Johnson 3 fish double thirty and upper forty – Big Darren 3 to low thirty out of the NO10 – Gary God Don The Law and Big Bill one Thirty each – world Champ Rob Tough 4 twenty nines from the Right Twenties – Tristan four to thirty four out the Stump – Premier Brian two  low twenties Slope – Tony Lee two twenties to upper twenties little Rd – Terry Millgate two mid to upper thirties commons white post – Grave Digger Dick banks the Big Ghost Common at 35 . Paddy three twenties right twenties

1/5/10

Opening Day News

Biggest fish of the first 24 hours went to Andy Johnson from Etang Du Bois fame with a 47lb

Drawn number one and having a double take within the first hour Steve Foster new member banking a 34 mirror 23 common  Plus a 24 mirror within the first 24 hours……….

1/5/10

The new 2010/11 Darenth Big Lake Season open’s

A great turn out for the draw thirty seven egger  members waiting to wet a line, including World Champion Rob Tough a Darenth Regular for more years than I care to remember.

1/05/10

Ace Baits will be offering on-site sponsoring of  to all big lake members, with reduced price baits and particles.

Members must produce their Big Lake pass on purchase of bait -

Warren Farrance recommends the following on the Big Lake – Black Ice or Pepperoni Red

For bulk orders a deposit is required.  Call:

Steve  07778503116

Brett   07896805503

30/03/10

With 200 tons of road plannings to distribute around the lake even the Farrance brothers are getting stuck in Beau 9 on the digger and Zak 13 on the dumper……..Pocket money has just tripled !!!!

26/03/10

The work parties have been continuing throughout the closed season.  As you can see from the pictures work has been going on in earnest.

26/03/10

Please ensure that if you are paying by cash instalments you have now past on your payment for March.  Please also ensure if you have not sent a picture for your pass you do so ASAP.  If you have any issues or further questions please contact Warren on 07803 921199

11/03/10

Another last week of the season fish. Lee “Deadeye” Shand caught this lovely 34lb Mirror beating his PB a whopping 19lb.

05/03/10

With the 2009/2010 season just finished, work has already begun on ensuring the fishery is in tip top condition for the new 2010/2011 season. With this in mind DBL has managed to hire some of Kent’s finest Angling marvels.

05/03/10

Well done once again to Colin Grey (Blondie) who had 9 to 35lb and one lost last weekend of season.

28/02/10

Well done Ivan Hildige with a good season with 30 fish: including a brace of 51lb and 49lb, other fis banked included Perky at 45lb and 9x 30 to 39lb

28/02/10

Last weekend and what great finish to a super season ! Colin Grey (Blondie) 7 fish out the Single 4 30,s to 35 plus 3 mid twenties. Pete the pram 5 out to 28 from the Slope and James steer with 5 fish to 42. Another 3 fish out around the Lake………..

26/02/10

If you want to stay involved with Darenth Big Lake during the short closed season then feel free to join in one of our regular working parties.  For more information contact Warren on 07803 921199

26/02/10

Owning a Fishery is not all fun and games. Your membership money goes into constant maintenance of the site.  Just recently we had to remove some snag’s by the Layby swim

22/02/10

Congratulation to Beau Farrance who wins catch of the week in the Angling times week ending 26 January 2010 with this lovely Pike weighing in at 17lbs 12oz caught from Darenth Big Lake

18/02/10

£100 instalment offer ends this month.  We will still have an offer open to members and potential members next month, this will be at at the higher rate of £150 per month.

18/02/10

Any pictures that you would like to see on the website, please forward them to info@darenthbiglake.com

18/02/10

Ace Baits are offering members 5KG of bait for free if they successfully advertised their catch caught on Ace Bait’s in any Fishing publication. To claim your free bait please contact Steve Tame on 07778 503116

18/02/10

Bailiffs Pond Drained

We recently drained the Bailiffs pond, this was to enable us to re-landscape and remove snags.  The pond is now back to its operating level, but we thought you might like to see some of the gravel features.  If there is anything else you would like to specifically see in picture format, whether your a member or not then you can email info@darenthbiglake.com

Membership Information - 17/02/10

Applications for the new season which starts 1st May 2010 and runs until 28th February 2011 are now being accepted.  Please see the Membership page for more information.

Top Rod 2009/2010 season announced – 17/02/10

This season Top Rod is Richard Cooksey with 14 doubles: 42 20lbs, 13 30lbs, 2 40lbs, 1 51lbs.  That is an amazing 72 fish in 26 sessions.  Value for money?  I think so!!!!

Richard wanted to share the following with you:

Darenth is more than a fishing venue to me, it’s a way of life. I acquired my nickname, Richie the Spod, here at Darenth over 25 years ago but I haven’t used a spod for years now. I only use baits. The fish at Darenth have seen it all – every rig and every bait. That’s why I don’t think flavours and rigs are that important. I think a decent bait benefits the health and weight of the carp but location is the most important factor in catching. Find the fish and keep it simple and you will catch. My record for this season was 72 fish – 14 doubles, 42 twenties, 13 thirties, 2 forties and a 51 – in 26 sessions.

Best Newcomer 2009/2010 season announced - 17/02/10

We are pleased to announce that the best newcomer for the 2009/2010 season is Paul Strickland with 43 fish including: 2 50’s, 4 40’s, 33 30’s and 5 20’s.  Let all give Paul a big pat on the back!!!

New Website Under Construction – 17/02/10

As you may have noticed, the Darenth Big Lake website is undergoing a makeover.  Over the coming weeks you will notice that more content will be added to help enhance your Big Lake experience.

Lake Update 14/02/10

During the lead up to the new season there will be various remedial works carried out around the lake.  Anyone interested in getting involved in this work should contact Warren Farrance on 07803 921199