Common bream · Abramis brama

Common bream in the River Evenlode

Largest measured common bream: 45.4 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Evenlode was 45.4 cm, recorded at Hanborough (Blenheim enhancement) on 16 September 2010.

Across 16 measured common bream, the median measured length was 23.6 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 Evenlode.

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Most recent observation12 April 2012Charlbury · 3 fish

Largest measured common bream: 45.4 cm
Median length: 23.6 cm
Fish measured: 16
Survey locations: 6

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
45.4 cm	16 Sept 2010	Hanborough (Blenheim enhancement)	123852
44.7 cm	12 May 2009	Charlbury	117252
39.3 cm	16 Apr 2008	Charlbury	110765
35 cm	12 May 2009	Charlbury	117252
32.1 cm	22 Apr 2010	Charlbury	121422
30.8 cm	22 Apr 2010	Charlbury	121422
29.5 cm	12 Apr 2012	Charlbury	131102
29.1 cm	12 May 2009	Charlbury	117252
18.1 cm	12 Apr 2012	Charlbury	131102
16.8 cm	12 Apr 2012	Charlbury	131102

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
Charlbury	16 Apr 2008	12 Apr 2012	4
Hanborough (Blenheim enhancement)	16 Sept 2010	16 Sept 2010	1
Cassington Mill - Canal Stream	7 Jun 2007	7 Jun 2007	1
Bladon (Blenheim enhancement)	2 Sept 2005	2 Sept 2005	1
Foxholes	3 May 2005	3 May 2005	1
Bledington	7 Apr 2005	7 Apr 2005	1

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

2005–2012

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 16 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 6.6 cm
Lower quarter: 9.8 cm
Median: 23.6 cm
Upper quarter: 32.8 cm
Largest: 45.4 cm

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100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 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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