Common bream · Abramis brama

Common bream in the River Cuckmere

Largest measured common bream: 51 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cuckmere was 51 cm, recorded at Sherman Bridge on 14 September 2006.

Across 84 measured common bream, the median measured length was 7.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 46 common bream. The median was 0.1 oz (0.002 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 5 lb 5.1 oz (2.41 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Cuckmere.

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Most recent observation18 September 2024Long Bridge · 3 fish

Largest measured common bream: 51 cm
Median length: 7.5 cm
Fish measured: 84
Survey locations: 5

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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
51 cm	14 Sept 2006	Sherman Bridge	102564
48.5 cm	14 Sept 2006	Sherman Bridge	102564
48.2 cm	14 Sept 2006	Sherman Bridge	102564
47.2 cm	29 Sept 2005	Sherman Bridge	87665
40 cm	16 Sept 2008	Sherman Bridge	114788
32.6 cm	18 Sept 2024	Long Bridge	167159
32 cm	4 Sept 2008	Sessingham Farm	114848
25.5 cm	24 Sept 2018	Long Bridge	153473
24.6 cm	18 Sept 2024	Long Bridge	167159
24.4 cm	18 Sept 2024	Long Bridge	167159

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding common bream
Long Bridge	10 Sept 2008	18 Sept 2024	5
Sherman Bridge	29 Sept 2005	11 Sept 2024	5
Sessingham Farm	20 Sept 2007	21 Oct 2009	3
Arlington Intake	20 Jul 2000	28 Sept 2004	4
Michelham Priory	20 Sept 2002	3 Sept 2004	2

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

2000–2024

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded common bream that year.

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 84 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.9 cm
Lower quarter: 4.2 cm
Median: 7.6 cm
Upper quarter: 17.6 cm
Largest: 51 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 46 common bream. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter: 0 oz (0.001 kg)
Median: 0.1 oz (0.002 kg)
Upper quarter: 0.1 oz (0.0038 kg)
Heaviest: 5 lb 5.1 oz (2.41 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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