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Common bream in the River Eastern Yar

Largest measured common bream: 48.4 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Eastern Yar was 48.4 cm, recorded at Yarbridge fishery on 29 August 2018.

Across 14 measured common bream, the median measured length was 13.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 3 common bream. The median was 1.1 oz (0.032 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 4.9 oz (0.139 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 Eastern Yar.

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Most recent observation3 October 2024Yarbridge fishery · 1 fish
Largest measured common bream
48.4 cm
Median length
13.2 cm
Fish measured
14
Survey locations
3

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
48.4 cm29 Aug 2018Yarbridge fishery153341
42.5 cm29 Aug 2018Yarbridge fishery153341
41.4 cm3 Oct 2024Yarbridge fishery167531
20.7 cm9 Sept 2002Yarbridge fishery60903
16.8 cm29 Aug 2018Newchurch fishery153340
13.8 cm29 Aug 2018Newchurch fishery153340
13.3 cm11 Sept 2002Adgestone55111
13.2 cm29 Aug 2018Yarbridge fishery153341
12.2 cm20 Sept 2012Newchurch fishery133841
12.1 cm9 Sept 2002Yarbridge fishery60903

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
Yarbridge fishery9 Sept 20023 Oct 20244
Newchurch fishery20 Sept 20128 Aug 20243
Adgestone11 Sept 200211 Sept 20021

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

2002–2024

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 14 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.7 cm
Lower quarter
9.8 cm
Median
13.3 cm
Upper quarter
19.7 cm
Largest
48.4 cm

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
1.1 oz (0.03 kg)
Lower quarter
1.1 oz (0.031 kg)
Median
1.1 oz (0.032 kg)
Upper quarter
3 oz (0.0855 kg)
Heaviest
4.9 oz (0.139 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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