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Tench in the River Hull eel surveys

Largest measured tench: 25.6 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Hull eel surveys was 25.6 cm, recorded at Hedon Haven at Thorne Road Bridge on 1 June 2015.

Across 3 measured tench, the median measured length was 9.7 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 Hull eel surveys.

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Most recent observation14 July 2021Mires beck at Beckside Farm · 1 fish

Largest measured tench: 25.6 cm
Median length: 9.7 cm
Fish measured: 3
Survey locations: 3

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
25.6 cm	1 Jun 2015	Hedon Haven at Thorne Road Bridge	144856
9.7 cm	13 Jun 2013	Major Bridge, river Foulness	136377
4.8 cm	14 Jul 2021	Mires beck at Beckside Farm	159946

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
Mires beck at Beckside Farm	14 Jul 2021	14 Jul 2021	1
Hedon Haven at Thorne Road Bridge	1 Jun 2015	1 Jun 2015	1
Major Bridge, river Foulness	13 Jun 2013	13 Jun 2013	1

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

2013–2021

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 3 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.8 cm
Lower quarter: 7.3 cm
Median: 9.7 cm
Upper quarter: 17.7 cm
Largest: 25.6 cm

0–99 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Hull eel surveys

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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