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Tench · Tinca tinca

Tench in the Buss Creek

Largest measured tench: 50.9 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Buss Creek was 50.9 cm, recorded at Peg 1 on 21 October 1999.

Across 8 measured tench, the median measured length was 34.2 cm.

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

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Most recent observation21 November 1999Peg 11 · 1 fish
Largest measured tench
50.9 cm
Median length
34.2 cm
Fish measured
8
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
50.9 cm21 Oct 1999Peg 118762
43.1 cm21 Oct 1999Peg 118762
36.5 cm21 Oct 1999Peg 318761
34.5 cm21 Oct 1999Peg 118762
34 cm21 Oct 1999Peg 118762
31.9 cm21 Oct 1999Peg 318761
30 cm21 Oct 1999Peg 8 No218760
29.6 cm21 Nov 1999Peg 1118758

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding tench
Peg 1121 Nov 199921 Nov 19991
Peg 8 No221 Oct 199921 Oct 19991
Peg 321 Oct 199921 Oct 19991
Peg 121 Oct 199921 Oct 19991

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

1999–1999

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 8 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
29.6 cm
Lower quarter
31.4 cm
Median
34.3 cm
Upper quarter
38.2 cm
Largest
50.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Buss Creek

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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