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Tench · Tinca tinca

Tench in the River Beam

Largest measured tench: 23.2 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Beam was 23.2 cm, recorded at Bretons on 14 May 1996.

Across 124 measured tench, the median measured length was 14 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 Beam.

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Most recent observation8 June 2000Bretons · 3 fish
Largest measured tench
23.2 cm
Median length
14 cm
Fish measured
124
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
23.2 cm14 May 1996Bretons103451
22.5 cm14 May 1996Bretons103451
20 cm8 Jun 2000Bretons103416
19.5 cm23 May 1996Fords103461
19.4 cm14 May 1996Bretons103451
19.1 cm14 May 1996Bretons103451
19 cm14 May 1996Bretons103451
18.6 cm14 May 1996Bretons103451
18.5 cm14 May 1996Bretons103451
18.3 cm14 May 1996Bretons103451

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding tench
Bretons14 May 19968 Jun 20002
Fords23 May 199623 May 19961
Wantz Stream9 Mar 19969 Mar 19961

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

1996–2000

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 124 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
8.9 cm
Lower quarter
12.3 cm
Median
14 cm
Upper quarter
15.5 cm
Largest
23.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Beam

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

3-spined stickleback Perch Roach European eel Gudgeon Common carp

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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