Welcome to
British Deaf Carp Angling

British Deaf Carp Angling is a dedicated community that unites deaf and hard-of-hearing anglers from across the UK. Our mission is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of hearing ability, can enjoy the excitement and serenity of carp fishing.

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Upcoming Events

We host a variety of events throughout the year, including fishing competitions and social meet-ups. Check our Events page regularly for updates and details on how to register.

Ladywood Lakes

16th - 18th May 2025

Sands Ln, Ladywood Lakes, Mirfield WF14 8HH

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SOLD OUT

Sunnyside 2

11th - 13th July 2025

Sunnyside Farmhouse, Gleaves Hill Rd, Dolphinholme, Lancaster LA2 9DG

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11 places left

Linear B2

19th - 21th Sept 2025

Linear Fisheries Off the B4449 Near Hardwick Village Witney Oxfordshire OX29 7QF

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40 places left

British Deaf Carp Angling Mission

We believe that fishing is more than just a pastime—it’s a way to connect with nature, make lasting friendships, and build a supportive community.

Our goal is to make carp fishing accessible and enjoyable for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals through shared knowledge, organised events, and a strong sense of camaraderie.

A person pours water on a large fish lying in a padded, water-filled container outdoors.

Upcoming Events

We host a variety of events throughout the year, including fishing competitions, social meet-ups, and workshops. Check our Events page regularly for updates and details on how to register.

Upcoming Events

A person in a cap and a maroon shirt holds a large carp. The text "Big Carp Hunters" and "Derrick Rance" appears in yellow on the image. Greenery is visible in the background.

Big Carp Hunters: Derek Rance
Derrick Rance's name will not be familiar to most of you but throughout the eighties and nineties he caught more big carp than almost any carp angler in the UK. His accolades include a trio of upper forties from Vinnetrow, a huge list of Yateley fish including big ones from the Copse, Match, Pad, Car Park and North lakes topped my Heather 3 times, the Dustbin 4 times, Bazil etc etc the list is impressive by any standards but it was on the Sussex lakes that Derrick came into his own breaking record after record. Wraysbury was dismissed in record time, nobody has ever had so many fish in such a short time, infact 4 sessions was all it took to catch a handful of its residents including the top 2 Mary and Mary's mate. Hortons biggest were also dispatched with ease, the Parrot being his first bite on the lake followed by more of the A team. Mill Lane was next and it was soon game set and match with the biggest and the best falling to his methods, What I haven't told you so far is that my good friend Derrick was deaf and dumb from birth! and that he died at a young age unexpectantly in 2013 not long writing this book. Here is your opportunity to share in Derrick's short but eventful life.

Derrick loved carp fishing more than life itself....a true Big Carp Hunter.