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Tench in the River Evenlode

Largest measured tench: 21.8 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Evenlode was 21.8 cm, recorded at Blenheim Sawmill on 5 June 2024.

Across 18 measured tench, the median measured length was 11.4 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 observation5 June 2024Blenheim Sawmill · 2 fish
Largest measured tench
21.8 cm
Median length
11.4 cm
Fish measured
18
Survey locations
8

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
21.8 cm5 Jun 2024Blenheim Sawmill165070
21 cm23 Apr 2024Charlbury164750
18.8 cm21 May 2003Cassington Mill- mill stream75998
17.8 cm7 Jun 2007Cassington Mill- mill stream105502
16.5 cm27 Apr 2010Cassington Mill- mill stream121489
14.2 cm1 May 2003Foxholes75877
12.7 cm9 May 2024Lower Ridings Farm164951
11.7 cm9 May 2024Combe - Grintley Hill164931
11.4 cm10 Apr 2019Eynsham Mill Side Channel154419
11.4 cm23 Apr 2009Cassington Mill- mill stream117179

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
Blenheim Sawmill5 Jun 20245 Jun 20241
Lower Ridings Farm9 May 20249 May 20241
Combe - Grintley Hill9 May 20249 May 20241
Charlbury23 Apr 202423 Apr 20241
Eynsham Mill Side Channel10 Apr 201910 Apr 20191
Cassington Mill- mill stream21 May 200327 Apr 20106
Foxholes1 May 20031 May 20031
Bladon (Blenheim enhancement)25 Feb 199225 Feb 19921

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

1992–2024

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 18 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7.9 cm
Lower quarter
10.8 cm
Median
11.4 cm
Upper quarter
15.9 cm
Largest
21.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Evenlode

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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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