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Tench in the River Idle

Largest measured tench: 43 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Idle was 43 cm, recorded at Tiln on 7 March 2000.

Across 4 measured tench, the median measured length was 36.8 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 Idle.

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Most recent observation5 September 2006Haxey Gate · 1 fish

Largest measured tench: 43 cm
Median length: 36.8 cm
Fish measured: 4
Survey locations: 4

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
43 cm	7 Mar 2000	Tiln	23525
42 cm	16 May 1984	Bawtry	79209
31.5 cm	3 Sept 2002	Chain Bridge Lane	56550
26.5 cm	5 Sept 2006	Haxey Gate	101190

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
Haxey Gate	5 Sept 2006	5 Sept 2006	1
Chain Bridge Lane	3 Sept 2002	3 Sept 2002	1
Tiln	7 Mar 2000	7 Mar 2000	1
Bawtry	16 May 1984	16 May 1984	1

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

1984–2006

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 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 26.5 cm
Lower quarter: 30.3 cm
Median: 36.8 cm
Upper quarter: 42.3 cm
Largest: 43 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Idle

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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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