Tench · Tinca tinca

Tench in the River Hickling Broad

Largest measured tench: 32.1 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Hickling Broad was 32.1 cm, recorded at Catfield Dyke on 7 March 2019.

Across 6 measured tench, the median measured length was 16.6 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 Hickling Broad.

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Most recent observation23 January 2026Catfield Dyke · 2 fish

Largest measured tench: 32.1 cm
Median length: 16.6 cm
Fish measured: 6
Survey locations: 1

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured tench

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
32.1 cm	7 Mar 2019	Catfield Dyke	154644
21 cm	12 Feb 2016	Catfield Dyke	147870
20.9 cm	14 Feb 2007	Catfield Dyke	140539
12.2 cm	14 Feb 2006	Catfield Dyke	89583
12 cm	23 Jan 2026	Catfield Dyke	180571
7.5 cm	23 Jan 2026	Catfield Dyke	180571

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding tench
Catfield Dyke	14 Feb 2006	23 Jan 2026	5

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

2006–2026

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded tench that year.

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7.5 cm
Lower quarter: 12.1 cm
Median: 16.6 cm
Upper quarter: 21 cm
Largest: 32.1 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Hickling Broad

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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