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Tench in the Fossdyke Navigation Canal

Largest measured tench: 53 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Fossdyke Navigation Canal was 53 cm, recorded at Fertilizer Factory on 23 June 2004.

Across 52 measured tench, the median measured length was 11.6 cm.

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

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Most recent observation24 July 2012Fertilizer Factory · 1 fish
Largest measured tench
53 cm
Median length
11.6 cm
Fish measured
52
Survey locations
5

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
53 cm23 Jun 2004Fertilizer Factory81486
46.2 cm27 Jun 2006Hardwick Ferry L/B99953
44.2 cm24 Jul 2012Fertilizer Factory132962
41.9 cm26 Jun 2006Fertilizer Factory99949
41.5 cm14 Aug 1997Fertilizer Factory53362
40.7 cm27 Jun 1985Burton Lane End (Burton Waters)53017
40.5 cm29 Jun 2010Fertilizer Factory123644
38.2 cm27 Jun 1985Burton Lane End (Burton Waters)53017
38 cm27 Jun 1985Burton Lane End (Burton Waters)53017
36.8 cm27 Jun 1985Burton Lane End (Burton Waters)53017

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
Fertilizer Factory26 Jun 198524 Jul 20129
Hardwick Ferry L/B12 Aug 199727 Jun 20063
Pyewipe Inn24 May 199420 Aug 19972
Burton Lane End (Burton Waters)27 Jun 198519 Aug 19972
Drinsey Nook R/B12 Aug 199712 Aug 19971

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

1985–2012

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 52 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.8 cm
Lower quarter
9.3 cm
Median
11.6 cm
Upper quarter
34.2 cm
Largest
53 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the Fossdyke Navigation Canal

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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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