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Common bream in the River Bray - Boveney

Largest measured common bream: 53.5 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Bray - Boveney was 53.5 cm, recorded at Bray Weir Pool on 5 September 2005.

Across 22 measured common bream, the median measured length was 45.6 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 Bray - Boveney.

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Most recent observation28 July 2025Bray - Boveney, Upper Main Channel · 1 fish
Largest measured common bream
53.5 cm
Median length
45.6 cm
Fish measured
22
Survey locations
3

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
53.5 cm5 Sept 2005Bray Weir Pool86288
53 cm6 Sept 2006Bray Weir Pool101385
52.7 cm4 Sept 2018Bray - Boveney, Upper Main Channel153304
52.5 cm6 Sept 2016Bray - Boveney, Upper Main Channel149247
52 cm3 Sept 2013Bray Weir Pool138883
51.4 cm6 Sept 2011Bray Weir Pool128127
51.3 cm5 Sept 2005Bray Weir Pool86288
48.5 cm3 Sept 2003Bray - Boveney, Upper Main Channel76965
47.2 cm5 Sept 2005Bray Weir Pool86288
46.2 cm6 Sept 2011Bray Weir Pool128127

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
Bray - Boveney, Upper Main Channel3 Sept 200328 Jul 20256
Bray Weir Pool1 Sept 20003 Sept 20136
Bray- Boveney, Lower Main Channel5 Sept 20055 Sept 20051

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

2000–2025

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 22 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.9 cm
Lower quarter
21 cm
Median
45.7 cm
Upper quarter
51.4 cm
Largest
53.5 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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