Common bream · Abramis brama

Common bream in the River Main Tamar

Largest measured common bream: 40 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Tamar was 40 cm, recorded at Gunnislake Weir Index River Fish Trap on 29 May 2013.

Across 2 measured common bream, the median measured length was 30.6 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 2 common bream. The median was 1 lb 12.6 oz (0.81 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 3 lb 2.1 oz (1.42 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 Main Tamar.

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Most recent observation21 June 2016Gunnislake Weir Index River Fish Trap · 1 fish

Largest measured common bream: 40 cm
Median length: 30.6 cm
Fish measured: 2
Survey locations: 3

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
40 cm	29 May 2013	Gunnislake Weir Index River Fish Trap	159364
21.2 cm	21 Jun 2016	Gunnislake Weir Index River Fish Trap	159611

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
Gunnislake Weir Index River Fish Trap	29 May 2013	21 Jun 2016	2
North Tamerton	10 Aug 1990	5 Aug 2005	2
Bridgerule	24 Jul 1990	24 Jul 1990	1

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

1990–2016

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 2 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 21.2 cm
Lower quarter: 25.9 cm
Median: 30.6 cm
Upper quarter: 35.3 cm
Largest: 40 cm

200–299 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 2 common bream. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 7.1 oz (0.2 kg)
Lower quarter: 1 lb 1.8 oz (0.505 kg)
Median: 1 lb 12.6 oz (0.81 kg)
Upper quarter: 2 lb 7.3 oz (1.12 kg)
Heaviest: 3 lb 2.1 oz (1.42 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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