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Common bream · Abramis brama

Common bream in the River Boveney

Largest measured common bream: 14 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Boveney was 14 cm, recorded at Boveney Upstream Fry on 20 August 2012.

Across 55 measured common bream, the median measured length was 8.5 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 Boveney.

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Most recent observation30 August 2023Boveney Upstream Fry · 5 fish
Largest measured common bream
14 cm
Median length
8.5 cm
Fish measured
55
Survey locations
2

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
14 cm20 Aug 2012Boveney Upstream Fry135286
11.9 cm30 Aug 2023Boveney Upstream Fry164337
11.8 cm30 Aug 2023Boveney Upstream Fry164337
11.7 cm30 Aug 2023Boveney Upstream Fry164337
11.4 cm30 Aug 2023Boveney Upstream Fry164337
11.2 cm30 Aug 2023Boveney Upstream Fry164337
10.6 cm19 Aug 2014Boveney Upstream Fry142439
10.5 cm19 Aug 2014Boveney Upstream Fry142439
10.5 cm19 Aug 2014Boveney Upstream Fry142439
10.2 cm19 Aug 2014Boveney Upstream Fry142439

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
Boveney Upstream Fry1 Sept 200630 Aug 20234
Boveney Downstream Fry24 Aug 201120 Aug 20185

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

2006–2023

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 55 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.5 cm
Lower quarter
6 cm
Median
8.5 cm
Upper quarter
9.2 cm
Largest
14 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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