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Tench in the River Brede

Largest measured tench: 40.2 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Brede was 40.2 cm, recorded at Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site) on 20 June 2008.

Across 4 measured tench, the median measured length was 13.8 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 Brede.

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Most recent observation6 July 2023Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge) · 1 fish

Largest measured tench: 40.2 cm
Median length: 13.8 cm
Fish measured: 4
Survey locations: 3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured tench

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
40.2 cm	20 Jun 2008	Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)	114518
18 cm	21 Sept 2016	Maxfield House	149522
9.6 cm	6 Jul 2023	Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	162615
8 cm	27 May 2009	Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)	119440

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

Explore the river

Where tench were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one tench 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 tench
Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	6 Jul 2023	6 Jul 2023	1
Maxfield House	21 Sept 2016	21 Sept 2016	1
Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)	20 Jun 2008	27 May 2009	2

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

2008–2023

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded tench 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: 8 cm
Lower quarter: 9.2 cm
Median: 13.8 cm
Upper quarter: 23.6 cm
Largest: 40.2 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

400–499 mm

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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