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Common bream · Abramis brama

Common bream in the River Cherwell

Largest measured common bream: 53.9 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cherwell was 53.9 cm, recorded at Thrupp to Hampton Poyle on 2 October 2009.

Across 161 measured common bream, the median measured length was 24 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 Cherwell.

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Most recent observation11 June 2025Shipton-on-Cherwell (Margin) · 1 fish
Largest measured common bream
53.9 cm
Median length
24 cm
Fish measured
161
Survey locations
18

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
53.9 cm2 Oct 2009Thrupp to Hampton Poyle119121
53.6 cm11 Jun 2002Spiceball park52312
51 cm2 Oct 2008Thrupp to Hampton Poyle114982
50.9 cm3 Nov 2010Thrupp to Hampton Poyle124949
50.5 cm3 Aug 2001Shipton-on-Cherwell (Margin)88192
50.4 cm2 Oct 2009Thrupp to Hampton Poyle119121
50.3 cm3 Nov 2010Thrupp to Hampton Poyle124949
50 cm2 Oct 2009Thrupp to Hampton Poyle119121
50 cm3 Aug 2001Shipton-on-Cherwell (Margin)88192
49.6 cm5 Jun 2013Marston136338

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
Shipton-on-Cherwell (Margin)3 Aug 200111 Jun 20256
Tramway3 Jun 20253 Jun 20251
Banbury FAS29 May 202429 May 20241
Marston9 Aug 200723 Jun 20167
Prestcote manor farm17 Nov 201517 Nov 20151
upstream of Spiceball Park15 Aug 201515 Aug 20151
Angel and Grayhound Meadows7 Oct 20147 Oct 20141
Downstream River Ray near Islip19 Sept 201419 Sept 20141
Spiceball park11 Jun 200210 Jun 20144
Trafford Bridge6 Jun 200226 May 20112
Thrupp to Hampton Poyle2 Oct 20083 Nov 20103
Downstream Cropedy Mill30 Aug 200730 Aug 20071
Red Lunch Barn (remains of)29 Aug 200629 Aug 20061
Marston - Angling Match12 Oct 200329 Oct 20052
Islip21 Aug 200121 Jun 20055
Rock of Gibralter27 Jul 200427 Jul 20041
Nell Bridge20 Sept 200221 May 20042
Shipton-on-Cherwell (Middle)24 Jun 200324 Jun 20031

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

2001–2025

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 161 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5 cm
Lower quarter
9.6 cm
Median
24 cm
Upper quarter
42.5 cm
Largest
53.9 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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