Common bream · Abramis brama

Common bream in the River Len

Largest measured common bream: 49.7 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Len was 49.7 cm, recorded at Leeds Castle 1 on 8 October 2009.

Across 126 measured common bream, the median measured length was 32.4 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 4 common bream. The median was 12.6 oz (0.358 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 3 lb 13.1 oz (1.73 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Len.

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Most recent observation24 July 2023Turkey Mill · 32 fish

Largest measured common bream: 49.7 cm
Median length: 32.4 cm
Fish measured: 126
Survey locations: 4

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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
49.7 cm	8 Oct 2009	Leeds Castle 1	120349
49.5 cm	8 Oct 2009	Leeds Castle 1	120349
49.4 cm	8 Oct 2009	Leeds Castle 1	120349
49 cm	8 Oct 2009	Leeds Castle 1	120349
46.5 cm	24 Jul 2023	Turkey Mill	163087
46.4 cm	24 Jul 2023	Turkey Mill	163087
46.2 cm	8 Oct 2009	Leeds Castle 1	120349
46 cm	8 Oct 2009	Leeds Castle 1	120349
45.5 cm	24 Jul 2023	Turkey Mill	163087
45.5 cm	24 Jul 2023	Turkey Mill	163087

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding common bream
Turkey Mill	20 Aug 2002	24 Jul 2023	5
Fulling Mill	7 Sept 2011	12 Jul 2023	2
Leeds Castle 1	8 Oct 2009	8 Oct 2009	1
Caring Lane	2 Oct 2009	2 Oct 2009	1

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

2002–2023

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 126 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.8 cm
Lower quarter: 12.7 cm
Median: 32.4 cm
Upper quarter: 42.4 cm
Largest: 49.7 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 4 common bream. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 3.5 oz (0.1 kg)
Lower quarter: 4.6 oz (0.1315 kg)
Median: 12.6 oz (0.358 kg)
Upper quarter: 1 lb 14.5 oz (0.8635 kg)
Heaviest: 3 lb 13.1 oz (1.73 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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