Becmain Angling Society
Controls three day ticket waters: Valence Moat in Dagenham is a small lake ideal for juniors learning to fish, the fish include roach, rudd, crucians, perch, gudgeon andcarp nearing double figures. Harwood Hall, (also known as Parklands) in Upminster is again a nice lake for juniors The water also holds a good head of large carp and carp anglers visit the water regularly, there's some pike and all the usual fish including roach, rudd, crucian. Pea Lane also in Upminster is for the angler that wants peace and quiet. Garnish Hall at Abridgeis a small lake with an island in the middle, the carp there go to double figures and roach and rudd are abundant.

Billericay and District Angling Club
Formed in 1957, and now is the largest in Essex, offering fishing on 24 lakes and 9.5 miles of river. BDAC is affiliated to The National Federation of Anglers, The Anglers’ Conservation Association and Essex Angling Consultative Association. It also supports and endorses the Essex Angling Watch.

Lake John Fishery
Waltham Abbey lake is known for large carp, tench, rudd and bream.

Essex Flyfishers Club
Two 16 acre spring fed lakes in the heart of rural Essex offering member only fly fishing . Regularly stocked with rainbow and occasionally brown trout .

Park's Angling Club
Controls the fishing on the only two lakes situated wholly within the Borough of Southend on Sea, and is attempting to obtain the lease on a third. Both lakes are sited within the confines of public parks and are fishable on a day ticket basis. Fees are £3.00 for adults, allowing the use of two rods, and £1 per rod for juniors and other concessionary licence holders.