Tench · Tinca tinca

Tench in the Bain Tributary sites

Largest measured tench: 23.5 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Bain Tributary sites was 23.5 cm, recorded at Furzehills on 8 December 1994.

Across 4 measured tench, the median measured length was 23.4 cm.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the Bain Tributary sites.

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Most recent observation8 December 1994Furzehills · 1 fish

Largest measured tench: 23.5 cm
Median length: 23.4 cm
Fish measured: 4
Survey locations: 4

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured tench

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
23.5 cm	8 Dec 1994	Furzehills	69817
23.5 cm	5 Dec 1994	Grange Farm No3	69811
23.4 cm	5 Dec 1994	Poke Holes	69808
23.4 cm	5 Dec 1994	Grange Farm No2	69807

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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Where tench were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one tench record.

Choose a point on the map to see what was recorded there.

Map points are approximate and don’t show fishing access. Check local permissions before visiting.

Place surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding tench
Furzehills	8 Dec 1994	8 Dec 1994	1
Poke Holes	5 Dec 1994	5 Dec 1994	1
Grange Farm No3	5 Dec 1994	5 Dec 1994	1
Grange Farm No2	5 Dec 1994	5 Dec 1994	1

Choose a point or table row to see the location. More survey visits can mean more records, but not necessarily more fish.

1994–1994

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded tench that year.

494

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 23.4 cm
Lower quarter: 23.4 cm
Median: 23.5 cm
Upper quarter: 23.5 cm
Largest: 23.5 cm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Bain Tributary sites

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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Before you fish

Good to know

These are past survey records, so the fish present today may be different. Map points are approximate—check local access, permissions and fishing rules before visiting.

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