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Common bream in the River Brede

Largest measured common bream: 53 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Brede was 53 cm, recorded at Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site) on 20 June 2008.

Across 140 measured common bream, the median measured length was 4 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 Brede.

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Most recent observation7 July 2019Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site) · 2 fish
Largest measured common bream
53 cm
Median length
4 cm
Fish measured
140
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 cm20 Jun 2008Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)114518
52.2 cm20 Jun 2008Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)114518
50.2 cm20 Jun 2008Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)114518
30.5 cm7 Jul 2019Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)154822
17.2 cm11 Jun 2004Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)80122
12.5 cm20 Jun 2008Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)114518
10.5 cm20 Jun 2008Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)114518
10.2 cm20 Jun 2008Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)114518
9.1 cm7 Jul 2019Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)154822
8.5 cm20 Jun 2008Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)114518

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
Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)11 Jun 20047 Jul 20195
Ferry Bridge25 Oct 200725 Oct 20071
Brede Bridge22 Sept 200522 Sept 20051

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

2004–2019

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 140 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.9 cm
Lower quarter
3.7 cm
Median
4 cm
Upper quarter
4.8 cm
Largest
53 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Brede

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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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