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Common bream · Abramis brama

Common bream in the River Blackwater

Largest measured common bream: 32.2 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Blackwater was 32.2 cm, recorded at Hawley Meadows on 21 April 2016.

Across 5 measured common bream, the median measured length was 9.9 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 Blackwater.

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Most recent observation11 April 2019Hawley Meadows · 2 fish
Largest measured common bream
32.2 cm
Median length
9.9 cm
Fish measured
5
Survey locations
4

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
32.2 cm21 Apr 2016Hawley Meadows147952
11.5 cm11 Apr 2019Hawley Meadows154398
9.9 cm11 Apr 2019Hawley Meadows154398
6.5 cm23 Apr 2008Hawley Meadows110838
6.5 cm23 Apr 2008Hawley Meadows110838

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
Hawley Meadows5 Dec 199011 Apr 20194
Greenacres29 Jan 199129 Jan 19911
Upstream A325 Frimley30 Nov 199030 Nov 19901
Grove Farm23 Nov 199023 Nov 19901

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

1990–2019

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 5 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.5 cm
Lower quarter
6.5 cm
Median
9.9 cm
Upper quarter
11.5 cm
Largest
32.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Blackwater

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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