Southern waterway home to giant barbel, chub and perch is 2025’s River of the Year

2025 – 2026 SEASON

2025 has been yet another sensational year for fishing. Not only have special catches been made, but anglers have taken a stand against the issues that matter, and come out largely victorious.

THE BEST FISH YOU’VE LANDED THIS WEEK

Angling Times’ Tony Grigorjevs, sets out on a quest to smash a long-standing personal best, with a little help from a friend...

An exceptional 2025 sees the likeable Essex angler lift the title