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Tench · Tinca tinca

Tench in the River Glen Downstream Confluence

Largest measured tench: 18.5 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Glen Downstream Confluence was 18.5 cm, recorded at Downstream Kates Bridge on 16 October 2006.

Across 10 measured tench, the median measured length was 14.2 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 Glen Downstream Confluence.

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Most recent observation26 June 2025Upstream Kates Bridge · 1 fish
Largest measured tench
18.5 cm
Median length
14.2 cm
Fish measured
10
Survey locations
2

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
18.5 cm16 Oct 2006Downstream Kates Bridge102690
17 cm12 Jul 1994Downstream Kates Bridge54318
16 cm7 Jul 2005Downstream Kates Bridge86220
15 cm3 Sept 2024Upstream Kates Bridge167151
15 cm19 Jul 1999Downstream Kates Bridge57001
13.5 cm26 Jun 2025Upstream Kates Bridge177171
13.4 cm3 Sept 2024Upstream Kates Bridge167151
13.1 cm3 Sept 2024Upstream Kates Bridge167151
10 cm16 Oct 2007Downstream Kates Bridge108184
9 cm7 Jul 2005Downstream Kates Bridge86220

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
Upstream Kates Bridge3 Sept 202426 Jun 20252
Downstream Kates Bridge12 Jul 199416 Oct 20075

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

1994–2025

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 10 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
9 cm
Lower quarter
13.2 cm
Median
14.3 cm
Upper quarter
15.8 cm
Largest
18.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Glen Downstream Confluence

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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