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Tench in the River DS Wissey

Largest measured tench: 51.5 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River DS Wissey was 51.5 cm, recorded at Hilgay Fen on 28 June 2012.

Across 63 measured tench, the median measured length was 30.3 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 DS Wissey.

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Most recent observation6 August 2024Hilgay Moorings · 5 fish
Largest measured tench
51.5 cm
Median length
30.3 cm
Fish measured
63
Survey locations
11

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
51.5 cm28 Jun 2012Hilgay Fen131636
51.3 cm17 May 2000Hilgay Bridge29886
50.8 cm8 May 2000Catsholme Pump29881
50.8 cm8 May 2000Catsholme Pump29881
47.9 cm6 Aug 2024Hilgay Moorings166194
47.8 cm31 Aug 1988Methwold Lode29891
47.3 cm28 Jun 1993Hilgay29918
46.8 cm21 May 1991Hilgay Moorings29908
46.3 cm16 May 2000Hilgay Moorings29885
45.3 cm4 Jul 1996Wissington Beet29927

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
Hilgay Moorings21 May 19916 Aug 20245
Catsholme Pump7 Jun 19963 Jul 20123
Hilgay Fen10 Jun 199128 Jun 20125
Methwold Lode31 Aug 19883 Aug 20074
Hilgay Bridge14 Jun 199117 May 20003
Wissington Beet4 Jul 199610 May 20002
Oxborough Ferry11 Jun 199314 Apr 20002
Whittington21 Jun 199313 Apr 20002
Fordham Fen2 Jul 19962 Jul 19961
Hilgay28 Jun 19933 Jun 19962
Stoke Ferry14 May 199130 May 19962

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

1988–2024

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 63 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.8 cm
Lower quarter
10.1 cm
Median
30.3 cm
Upper quarter
41.3 cm
Largest
51.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River DS Wissey

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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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