When Tom Coster, Reg Smith and Len Howard decided to set up Becmain Angling Society, the first water they acquired was Valence Moat which was previously known as The Dagenham Lake and owned by Becontree Council.
The water at first was only open to members but is now available for all.
It is situated in a populated area and provides many local young anglers their first fishing experiences.
The lake has always been put to good use as a breeding pond for Roach, it also holds Carp to 14lb, Tench to 4lb, Roach and Rudd to 1lb 8oz.
There are also Crucian Carp, Gudgeon and Eels.

All persons using the fishery do so entirely at their own risk.
Becmain Angling Society accept no liability for any accident or injury to any persons or property whatsoever.
Any person leaving litter, lighting fires, causing damage and/or making any noise such as shouting will be banned from the fishery.
All persons will at all times comply with the parks rules and bye-laws.
All persons must be in possession of a current E.A. fishing licence.
Lead shot and lead weights under 1oz are banned.
Manufactured barbless hooks to be used only
. Fishing is from dawn to dusk at the bailiffs discretion.
No rods may interfere with another anglers swim
One rod per angler only.
Maximum Hook size 12.
No night fishing.
No radios.
No climbing fences.
No boating.
No particle baits.
No hempseed.
No boilies.
No groundbait.
No floating baits.
No bait boats.
No nuts of any kind.
No Catapults.
No legering.
Minimum depth 18 inches.
No keepnets.
No braided mainline.
No bivvys.
Unhooking mats to be used.
No carp sacks.
No swimming.