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Tench in the River Bell - Penton Hook

Largest measured tench: 46.8 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Bell - Penton Hook was 46.8 cm, recorded at Bell Upper Main on 21 July 2024.

Across 7 measured tench, the median measured length was 25.6 cm.

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

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Most recent observation21 July 2024Bell Upper Main · 1 fish
Largest measured tench
46.8 cm
Median length
25.6 cm
Fish measured
7
Survey locations
2

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
46.8 cm21 Jul 2024Bell Upper Main165931
31.8 cm11 Sept 2006Bell Main Channel101374
30.7 cm10 Sept 2007Bell Upper Main107207
25.6 cm3 Sept 2014Bell Upper Main142613
24.2 cm8 Oct 2005Bell Main Channel86734
16.4 cm10 Sept 2007Bell Upper Main107207
16 cm13 Sept 2004Bell Main Channel82532

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
Bell Upper Main10 Sept 200721 Jul 20243
Bell Main Channel13 Sept 200411 Sept 20063

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

2004–2024

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 7 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
16 cm
Lower quarter
20.3 cm
Median
25.6 cm
Upper quarter
31.3 cm
Largest
46.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Bell - Penton Hook

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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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