Common bream · Abramis brama

Common bream in the River Brampton Branch

Largest measured common bream: 46 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Brampton Branch was 46 cm, recorded at Downstream Boughton Mill on 20 October 1998.

Across 4 measured common bream, the median measured length was 28.8 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 Brampton Branch.

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Most recent observation14 August 2009Chapel Brampton Upstream of weir · 1 fish

Largest measured common bream: 46 cm
Median length: 28.8 cm
Fish measured: 4
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
46 cm	20 Oct 1998	Downstream Boughton Mill	54145
43 cm	31 Oct 1995	Bugbrooke Mill	54127
14.5 cm	10 Sept 1992	Kingsthorpe Hollow	54123
7.5 cm	14 Aug 2009	Chapel Brampton Upstream of weir	119865

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding common bream
Chapel Brampton Upstream of weir	14 Aug 2009	14 Aug 2009	1
Downstream Boughton Mill	20 Oct 1998	20 Oct 1998	1
Bugbrooke Mill	31 Oct 1995	31 Oct 1995	1
Kingsthorpe Hollow	10 Sept 1992	10 Sept 1992	1

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

1992–2009

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7.5 cm
Lower quarter: 12.8 cm
Median: 28.8 cm
Upper quarter: 43.8 cm
Largest: 46 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

400–499 mm

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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