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Common bream · Abramis brama

Common bream in the River Ivel

Largest measured common bream: 52.8 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ivel was 52.8 cm, recorded at Girtford Weir on 3 August 1998.

Across 315 measured common bream, the median measured length was 40.8 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 Ivel.

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Most recent observation8 May 2008Girtford Weir · 8 fish
Largest measured common bream
52.8 cm
Median length
40.8 cm
Fish measured
315
Survey locations
11

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured common bream

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
52.8 cm3 Aug 1998Girtford Weir29272
52.3 cm3 Aug 1998Girtford Weir29272
50.8 cm3 Aug 1998Girtford Weir29272
50.8 cm3 Aug 1998Girtford Weir29272
50.8 cm3 Aug 1998Girtford Weir29272
50.3 cm3 Aug 1998Girtford Weir29272
50.3 cm3 Aug 1998Girtford Weir29272
50.3 cm3 Aug 1998Girtford Weir29272
49.8 cm3 Aug 1998Girtford Weir29272
49.3 cm3 Aug 1998Girtford Weir29272

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

Explore the river

Where common bream were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one common bream 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 common bream
Girtford Weir7 Jul 19898 May 20087
DS Iron Bridge7 Jan 199229 Apr 20083
Biggleswade Common9 Jun 19896 Jun 200710
Gt Ouse Confluence3 May 20053 May 20051
Beeston5 Jul 198930 Jul 19983
Sandy27 Jan 199229 Jul 19983
Henlow3 Jan 199229 May 19983
High Romper Bridge12 May 199512 May 19951
Girtford Bridge11 May 199511 May 19951
Broom Mill16 Jan 19929 May 19952
Langford Nursery2 May 19952 May 19951

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

1989–2008

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded common bream that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 315 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.8 cm
Lower quarter
34.2 cm
Median
40.8 cm
Upper quarter
44.7 cm
Largest
52.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Ivel

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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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