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Common bream in the River Deben (Main Reaches)

Largest measured common bream: 30.9 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Deben (Main Reaches) was 30.9 cm, recorded at Downstream Wickham Market on 2 August 1994.

Across 72 measured common bream, the median measured length was 11.7 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 Deben (Main Reaches).

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Most recent observation14 April 2025Ufford · 3 fish
Largest measured common bream
30.9 cm
Median length
11.7 cm
Fish measured
72
Survey locations
7

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
30.9 cm2 Aug 1994Downstream Wickham Market4078
27.1 cm9 Dec 1987Downstream Wickham Market4058
23.5 cm9 Dec 1987Downstream Wickham Market4058
22.8 cm21 May 1991Downstream Wickham Market4067
22.4 cm21 May 1991Downstream Wickham Market4067
22 cm9 Dec 1987Downstream Wickham Market4058
21.7 cm9 Dec 1987Downstream Wickham Market4058
21.6 cm9 Dec 1987Downstream Wickham Market4058
21.4 cm21 May 1991Downstream Wickham Market4067
21.3 cm21 May 1991Downstream Wickham Market4067

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
Ufford3 Aug 199414 Apr 20253
Low Farm to Ufford Mill20 Feb 200420 Feb 20041
Melton Mill to Ufford Mill19 Feb 200419 Feb 20041
Melton Sluice4 Aug 19944 Aug 19941
Downstream Wickham Market9 Dec 19872 Aug 19943
Upstream Wickham Market10 Jun 199110 Jun 19911
Naunton Hall Farm5 Jun 19915 Jun 19911

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

1987–2025

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 72 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.5 cm
Lower quarter
5.8 cm
Median
11.7 cm
Upper quarter
16.8 cm
Largest
30.9 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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