Common bream · Abramis brama

Common bream in the River Douglas

Largest measured common bream: 23.7 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Douglas was 23.7 cm, recorded at Swallows Rise (Star Lane) on 25 June 2001.

Across 13 measured common bream, the median measured length was 20 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 3 common bream. The median was 3.4 oz (0.095 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 5.8 oz (0.165 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 Douglas.

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Most recent observation16 August 2006Upstream Pincroft Bridge · 2 fish

Largest measured common bream: 23.7 cm
Median length: 20 cm
Fish measured: 13
Survey locations: 2

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
23.7 cm	25 Jun 2001	Swallows Rise (Star Lane)	90442
22.8 cm	25 Jun 2001	Swallows Rise (Star Lane)	90442
22 cm	28 May 1999	Swallows Rise (Star Lane)	114590
21.5 cm	22 Jun 2005	Upstream Pincroft Bridge	87776
20.5 cm	25 Jun 2001	Swallows Rise (Star Lane)	90442
20.3 cm	25 Jun 2001	Swallows Rise (Star Lane)	90442
20 cm	22 Jun 2005	Upstream Pincroft Bridge	87776
18.3 cm	28 May 1999	Swallows Rise (Star Lane)	114590
14.6 cm	16 Aug 2006	Upstream Pincroft Bridge	101173
12.7 cm	16 Aug 2006	Upstream Pincroft Bridge	101173

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
Upstream Pincroft Bridge	13 Jul 2000	16 Aug 2006	3
Swallows Rise (Star Lane)	28 May 1999	25 Jun 2001	3

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

1999–2006

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 13 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 0.1 cm
Lower quarter: 12.7 cm
Median: 20 cm
Upper quarter: 21.5 cm
Largest: 23.7 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 3 common bream. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 1.8 oz (0.05 kg)
Lower quarter: 2.6 oz (0.0725 kg)
Median: 3.4 oz (0.095 kg)
Upper quarter: 4.6 oz (0.13 kg)
Heaviest: 5.8 oz (0.165 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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