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Tench in the River Loddon

Largest measured tench: 18.2 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Loddon was 18.2 cm, recorded at Twyford LH Channel on 28 April 2022.

Across 10 measured tench, the median measured length was 11.4 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 Loddon.

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Most recent observation28 April 2022Twyford LH Channel · 3 fish
Largest measured tench
18.2 cm
Median length
11.4 cm
Fish measured
10
Survey locations
5

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured tench

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

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
18.2 cm28 Apr 2022Twyford LH Channel160916
15.2 cm25 Apr 2019Twyford LH Channel154456
12.8 cm1 May 2007Twyford RH Channel105256
11.7 cm11 Apr 2006Twyford RH Channel90822
11.5 cm28 Apr 2022Twyford LH Channel160916
11.3 cm1 May 2007Twyford RH Channel105256
11 cm15 Apr 2009Twyford RH Channel117146
9.9 cm28 Apr 2022Twyford RH channel Downstream160915
9.5 cm1 May 2007Twyford RH Channel105256
6.9 cm28 Apr 2022Twyford LH Channel160916

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

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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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding tench
Twyford RH channel Downstream28 Apr 202228 Apr 20221
Twyford LH Channel25 Apr 201928 Apr 20222
Twyford RH Channel11 Apr 200615 Apr 20093
Sindlesham Mill9 Jan 19929 Jan 19921
Stanford End23 Apr 199123 Apr 19911

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

1991–2022

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 10 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.9 cm
Lower quarter
10.2 cm
Median
11.4 cm
Upper quarter
12.5 cm
Largest
18.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Loddon

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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