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Tench in the River Derwent

Largest measured tench: 44.5 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Derwent was 44.5 cm, recorded at Chub Alley on 3 August 2012.

Across 6 measured tench, the median measured length was 34.4 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 Derwent.

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Most recent observation3 August 2012Chub Alley · 1 fish

Largest measured tench: 44.5 cm
Median length: 34.4 cm
Fish measured: 6
Survey locations: 4

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured tench

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
44.5 cm	3 Aug 2012	Chub Alley	134941
43.6 cm	16 Oct 2005	Borrowash	87985
34.7 cm	28 Apr 1993	Church Wilne	25697
34 cm	28 Apr 1993	Church Wilne	25697
22 cm	28 Apr 1993	Church Wilne	25697
8.7 cm	22 Apr 1993	Alvaston	25698

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding tench
Chub Alley	3 Aug 2012	3 Aug 2012	1
Borrowash	16 Oct 2005	16 Oct 2005	1
Church Wilne	28 Apr 1993	28 Apr 1993	1
Alvaston	22 Apr 1993	22 Apr 1993	1

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

1993–2012

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 8.7 cm
Lower quarter: 25 cm
Median: 34.4 cm
Upper quarter: 41.4 cm
Largest: 44.5 cm

0–99 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Derwent

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

Brown / sea trout Bullhead Minnow Grayling Chub Stone loach

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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