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Tench in the Castle Dyke

Largest measured tench: 45.6 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Castle Dyke was 45.6 cm, recorded at Upstream Anton Gowt Lock on 28 May 1993.

Across 14 measured tench, the median measured length was 11.8 cm.

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

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Most recent observation28 June 2016Gipsey Bridge · 1 fish
Largest measured tench
45.6 cm
Median length
11.8 cm
Fish measured
14
Survey locations
2

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
45.6 cm28 May 1993Upstream Anton Gowt Lock58284
42.1 cm28 May 1993Upstream Anton Gowt Lock58284
39.2 cm28 May 1993Upstream Anton Gowt Lock58284
35.7 cm28 Jun 2016Gipsey Bridge148417
18.5 cm3 Jun 1993Gipsey Bridge58285
14.7 cm28 May 1993Upstream Anton Gowt Lock58284
12.2 cm4 Jul 2001Upstream Anton Gowt Lock59058
11.5 cm4 Jul 2001Upstream Anton Gowt Lock59058
10.8 cm4 Jul 2001Upstream Anton Gowt Lock59058
10 cm4 Jul 2001Gipsey Bridge59059

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
Gipsey Bridge3 Jun 199328 Jun 20163
Upstream Anton Gowt Lock28 May 199310 Aug 20113

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

1993–2016

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 14 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.4 cm
Lower quarter
8.6 cm
Median
11.9 cm
Upper quarter
31.4 cm
Largest
45.6 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Castle Dyke

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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