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Common bream in the Barlings Eau

Largest measured common bream: 45.8 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Barlings Eau was 45.8 cm, recorded at Short Ferry (Barlings) on 14 June 1994.

Across 60 measured common bream, the median measured length was 18.8 cm.

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

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Most recent observation27 July 2005Barlings Abbey · 1 fish
Largest measured common bream
45.8 cm
Median length
18.8 cm
Fish measured
60
Survey locations
3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured common bream

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

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
45.8 cm14 Jun 1994Short Ferry (Barlings)53304
44.3 cm14 Jun 1994Short Ferry (Barlings)53304
42.4 cm14 Jun 1994Short Ferry (Barlings)53304
32.6 cm29 Jun 1988Short Ferry (Barlings)53147
32.2 cm29 Jun 1988Short Ferry (Barlings)53147
30.9 cm14 Jun 1994Short Ferry (Barlings)53304
27.9 cm25 Apr 1994Langworth Bridge53301
27.5 cm29 Jun 1988Short Ferry (Barlings)53147
27.4 cm29 Jun 1988Short Ferry (Barlings)53147
27.2 cm14 Jun 1994Short Ferry (Barlings)53304

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

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Where common bream were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one common bream 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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding common bream
Barlings Abbey27 Jul 200527 Jul 20051
Short Ferry (Barlings)10 Jun 198514 Jun 19943
Langworth Bridge25 Apr 199425 Apr 19941

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

1985–2005

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded common bream that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 60 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.5 cm
Lower quarter
10.7 cm
Median
18.8 cm
Upper quarter
23.6 cm
Largest
45.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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