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Common bream · Abramis brama

Common bream in the Bristol Avon main river

Largest measured common bream: 48.7 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Bristol Avon main river was 48.7 cm, recorded at Chippenham (Te) on 15 September 2005.

Across 25 measured common bream, the median measured length was 24.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 16 common bream. The median was 2 lb 7.6 oz (1.12 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 5 lb 9.6 oz (2.54 kg).

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

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Most recent observation3 September 2024Chippenham (Te) · 2 fish
Largest measured common bream
48.7 cm
Median length
24.5 cm
Fish measured
25
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
48.7 cm15 Sept 2005Chippenham (Te)86151
48.3 cm15 Sept 2005Chippenham (Te)86151
45.8 cm15 Sept 2005Chippenham (Te)86151
44.1 cm15 Sept 2005Chippenham (Te)86151
44 cm3 Sept 2024Chippenham (Te)166636
43.5 cm15 Sept 2005Chippenham (Te)86151
43.5 cm15 Sept 2005Chippenham (Te)86151
43 cm28 Jul 2004Chippenham (Te)80665
40.9 cm9 Sept 2003Chippenham (Te)77016
38.1 cm9 Sept 2003Chippenham (Te)77016

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
Chippenham (Te)9 Sept 20033 Sept 20248
Lacock (Te)20 Aug 20037 Jul 20053
Rawlings Farm (Te)23 Jul 200323 Jul 20031

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

2003–2024

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 25 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.7 cm
Lower quarter
9.8 cm
Median
24.5 cm
Upper quarter
43.5 cm
Largest
48.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 16 common bream. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0.1 oz (0.002 kg)
Lower quarter
0.4 oz (0.0108 kg)
Median
2 lb 7.6 oz (1.12 kg)
Upper quarter
4 lb 7.1 oz (2.01 kg)
Heaviest
5 lb 9.6 oz (2.54 kg)

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

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Explore the Bristol Avon main river

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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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