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Tench in the River Dearne

Largest measured tench: 45.1 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Dearne was 45.1 cm, recorded at Darfield (expanded 2016) on 17 September 2007.

Across 21 measured tench, the median measured length was 31.3 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 Dearne.

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Most recent observation17 June 2022meanders u/s Pastures Bridge · 1 fish
Largest measured tench
45.1 cm
Median length
31.3 cm
Fish measured
21
Survey locations
6

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured tench

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
45.1 cm17 Sept 2007Darfield (expanded 2016)108010
38.9 cm20 Jun 2008Darfield (expanded 2016)114565
37.5 cm26 Jul 2012Darfield (Top Weir)133223
37.2 cm19 Jun 2009Darfield (expanded 2016)117794
36.7 cm17 Jun 2008Downstream Broomhill bridge114564
35.7 cm26 Jul 2012Darfield (Top Weir)133223
33.6 cm26 Jul 2012Darfield (Top Weir)133223
33.5 cm20 Jun 2008Darfield (expanded 2016)114565
32.5 cm17 Sept 2007Darfield (expanded 2016)108010
32.2 cm20 Jun 2008Darfield (expanded 2016)114565

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding tench
meanders u/s Pastures Bridge6 Oct 198217 Jun 20224
Darfield (expanded 2016)17 Sept 200726 Jul 20124
Darfield (Top Weir)26 Jul 201226 Jul 20121
Downstream Broomhill bridge17 Jun 200817 Jun 20081
Pastures Bridge7 May 19987 May 19981
Star Paper Mill Weir20 Apr 19835 Aug 19942

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

1982–2022

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded tench that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 21 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7.7 cm
Lower quarter
19.1 cm
Median
31.3 cm
Upper quarter
35.7 cm
Largest
45.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Dearne

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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