Tench · Tinca tinca

Tench in the Kings Dyke

Largest measured tench: 43.3 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Kings Dyke was 43.3 cm, recorded at Horsey Toll on 24 June 1991.

Across 20 measured tench, the median measured length was 23.1 cm.

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

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Most recent observation28 October 2025Horsey Toll · 4 fish

Largest measured tench: 43.3 cm
Median length: 23.1 cm
Fish measured: 20
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
43.3 cm	24 Jun 1991	Horsey Toll	29576
37.4 cm	3 Jul 2017	Whittlesey	150815
34.8 cm	19 Jun 1991	Fields End Bridge	29577
32.8 cm	15 May 1987	Fields End Bridge	29569
31.8 cm	17 Apr 1990	Fields End Bridge	29573
26.6 cm	3 Jul 2017	Whittlesey	150815
25.8 cm	17 Apr 1990	Fields End Bridge	29573
24 cm	22 Jun 2006	Whittlesey	99687
23.9 cm	4 Aug 2023	Whittlesey	162897
23.8 cm	25 Jun 1991	Whittlesey	29578

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

Explore the river

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding tench
Horsey Toll	24 Jun 1991	28 Oct 2025	3
Whittlesey	25 Jun 1991	4 Aug 2023	5
Fields End Bridge	15 May 1987	21 Jun 1994	4
Ashline Lock	14 May 1987	14 May 1987	1

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

1987–2025

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 20 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 8.5 cm
Lower quarter: 17.8 cm
Median: 23.2 cm
Upper quarter: 27.9 cm
Largest: 43.3 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.

More fish in this river

Explore the Kings 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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