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Common bream · Abramis brama

Common bream in the River Ash (Thames)

Largest measured common bream: 48.1 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ash (Thames) was 48.1 cm, recorded at US Ford Bridge Roundabout on 24 August 2017.

Across 6 measured common bream, the median measured length was 45 cm.

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

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Most recent observation24 August 2017US Ford Bridge Roundabout · 2 fish
Largest measured common bream
48.1 cm
Median length
45 cm
Fish measured
6
Survey locations
3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured common bream

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
48.1 cm24 Aug 2017US Ford Bridge Roundabout151515
48.1 cm24 Aug 2017Ford Bridge Roundabout151511
45 cm24 Aug 2017US Ford Bridge Roundabout151515
45 cm24 Aug 2017Ford Bridge Roundabout151511
12.8 cm23 Aug 2011Gaston Bridge127566
12.4 cm23 Aug 2011Gaston Bridge127566

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

Explore the river

Where common bream were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one common bream 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 common bream
US Ford Bridge Roundabout24 Aug 201724 Aug 20171
Ford Bridge Roundabout24 Aug 201724 Aug 20171
Gaston Bridge23 Aug 201123 Aug 20111

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

2011–2017

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded common bream that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
12.4 cm
Lower quarter
20.9 cm
Median
45 cm
Upper quarter
47.3 cm
Largest
48.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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