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Common bream · Abramis brama

Common bream in the River Calder

Largest measured common bream: 38.6 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Calder was 38.6 cm, recorded at Dewsbury (end of flood relief channel) on 28 July 2008.

Across 5 measured common bream, the median measured length was 16.3 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 Calder.

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Most recent observation4 July 2012Chantry Bridge · 2 fish
Largest measured common bream
38.6 cm
Median length
16.3 cm
Fish measured
5
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
38.6 cm28 Jul 2008Dewsbury (end of flood relief channel)114230
33 cm28 Jul 2008Dewsbury (end of flood relief channel)114230
16.3 cm4 Jul 2012Chantry Bridge132269
12.4 cm4 Jul 2012Chantry Bridge132269
5.7 cm20 Sept 2000Anchor Pits - Fry Survey130570

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

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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
Chantry Bridge4 Jul 20124 Jul 20121
Dewsbury (end of flood relief channel)28 Jul 200828 Jul 20081
Anchor Pits - Fry Survey20 Sept 200020 Sept 20001
Elland - Fry Survey21 Sept 198421 Sept 19841

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

1984–2012

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 5 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.7 cm
Lower quarter
12.4 cm
Median
16.3 cm
Upper quarter
33 cm
Largest
38.6 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Calder

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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