Common bream · Abramis brama

Common bream in the River Ember FAS

Largest measured common bream: 42.3 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ember FAS was 42.3 cm, recorded at Below Island Barn Weir on 28 May 1993.

Across 31 measured common bream, the median measured length was 15.6 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 Ember FAS.

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Most recent observation24 July 2025Below Island Barn Weir · 3 fish

Largest measured common bream: 42.3 cm
Median length: 15.6 cm
Fish measured: 31
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
42.3 cm	28 May 1993	Below Island Barn Weir	103180
41.5 cm	28 May 1993	Below Island Barn Weir	103180
25 cm	12 Oct 2009	Old Ember Channel opposite Orchard Lane	119987
23 cm	12 Oct 2009	Old Ember Channel opposite Orchard Lane	119987
22 cm	12 Oct 2009	Old Ember Channel opposite Orchard Lane	119987
19.3 cm	12 Oct 2009	Old Ember Channel opposite Orchard Lane	119987
19.1 cm	12 Oct 2009	Old Ember Channel opposite Orchard Lane	119987
18.5 cm	12 Oct 2009	Old Ember Channel opposite Orchard Lane	119987
18.3 cm	12 Oct 2009	Old Ember Channel opposite Orchard Lane	119987
17.8 cm	12 Oct 2009	Old Ember Channel opposite Orchard Lane	119987

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
Below Island Barn Weir	28 May 1993	24 Jul 2025	6
Old Ember Channel opposite Orchard Lane	12 Oct 2009	12 Oct 2009	1
Downstream Esher STW	14 May 1993	14 May 1993	1

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

1993–2025

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 31 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.5 cm
Lower quarter: 6.2 cm
Median: 15.6 cm
Upper quarter: 18.4 cm
Largest: 42.3 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

400–499 mm

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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