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Tench in the Bridgwater / Taunton Canal

Largest measured tench: 43.5 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Bridgwater / Taunton Canal was 43.5 cm, recorded at Downstream King's Lock on 17 May 1994.

Across 23 measured tench, the median measured length was 33.8 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 23 tench. The median was 1 lb 10.1 oz (0.74 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 3 lb 7.5 oz (1.57 kg).

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

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Most recent observation18 May 1994Stock Moor Rhyne · 7 fish

Largest measured tench: 43.5 cm
Median length: 33.8 cm
Fish measured: 23
Survey locations: 8

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
43.5 cm	17 May 1994	Downstream King's Lock	79683
43 cm	17 May 1994	Downstream King's Lock	79683
42 cm	18 May 1994	Stock Moor Rhyne	79698
41.1 cm	18 May 1994	Stock Moor Rhyne	79698
41 cm	18 May 1994	Stock Moor Rhyne	79698
40.4 cm	27 Apr 1994	Charlton	79653
39.5 cm	17 May 1994	Downstream King's Lock	79683
39.5 cm	17 May 1994	Downstream King's Lock	79683
39.5 cm	11 May 1994	Fordgate	79685
39 cm	17 May 1994	Downstream King's Lock	79683

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.

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Place surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding tench
Stock Moor Rhyne	18 May 1994	18 May 1994	1
Downstream King's Lock	17 May 1994	17 May 1994	1
Fordgate	11 May 1994	11 May 1994	1
Downstream Lower Maunsel Lock	5 May 1994	5 May 1994	1
Outwood	4 May 1994	4 May 1994	1
Charlton	27 Apr 1994	27 Apr 1994	1
Hyde Lane	21 Apr 1994	21 Apr 1994	1
Upstream Maiden Brook	20 Apr 1994	20 Apr 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.

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 23 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 3.3 cm
Lower quarter: 16.7 cm
Median: 33.8 cm
Upper quarter: 40 cm
Largest: 43.5 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 23 tench. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter: 3.1 oz (0.088 kg)
Median: 1 lb 10.1 oz (0.74 kg)
Upper quarter: 2 lb 14.7 oz (1.32 kg)
Heaviest: 3 lb 7.5 oz (1.57 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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