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Tench in the River Arun

Largest measured tench: 45.5 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Arun was 45.5 cm, recorded at Pallingham on 28 September 2010.

Across 11 measured tench, the median measured length was 41.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 6 tench. The median was 1 lb 9.5 oz (0.724 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 3 lb 4.3 oz (1.48 kg).

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

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Most recent observation8 July 2025Pallingham · 1 fish

Largest measured tench: 45.5 cm
Median length: 41.2 cm
Fish measured: 11
Survey locations: 3

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
45.5 cm	28 Sept 2010	Pallingham	124375
45.2 cm	16 Sept 2009	Pallingham	120805
44.8 cm	12 Sept 2007	Pallingham	107215
42 cm	8 Jul 2025	Pallingham	177297
41.5 cm	18 Sept 2003	Pallingham	77106
41.2 cm	16 Sept 2009	Pallingham	120805
36.5 cm	18 Sept 2003	Pallingham	77106
27.6 cm	15 Jul 2008	Pallingham	112074
26 cm	12 Sept 2007	Pallingham	107215
21 cm	8 Aug 2012	Roman Station	133171

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
Pallingham	18 Sept 2003	8 Jul 2025	6
Roman Station	8 Aug 2012	8 Aug 2012	1
Pulborough Cut	28 Sept 2007	28 Sept 2007	1

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

2003–2025

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 11 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 13.9 cm
Lower quarter: 26.8 cm
Median: 41.2 cm
Upper quarter: 43.4 cm
Largest: 45.5 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 6 tench. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 1.7 oz (0.048 kg)
Lower quarter: 13.6 oz (0.3865 kg)
Median: 1 lb 9.5 oz (0.724 kg)
Upper quarter: 2 lb 12.4 oz (1.26 kg)
Heaviest: 3 lb 4.3 oz (1.48 kg)

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

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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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