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Common bream · Abramis brama

Common bream in the River Mersey

Largest measured common bream: 35 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Mersey was 35 cm, recorded at Mrme45 on 20 September 2009.

Across 67 measured common bream, the median measured length was 25.5 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 Mersey.

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Most recent observation17 October 2010Mrme45 · 2 fish
Largest measured common bream
35 cm
Median length
25.5 cm
Fish measured
67
Survey locations
2

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
35 cm20 Sept 2009Mrme45120838
35 cm5 May 2009Mrme30120836
34 cm20 Sept 2009Mrme45120838
33 cm4 Nov 2007Mrme30108116
32.5 cm25 Sept 2010Mrme30124013
32.3 cm25 Sept 2010Mrme30124013
32.2 cm17 Oct 2010Mrme45125131
32 cm20 Sept 2009Mrme45120838
31.5 cm5 May 2009Mrme30120836
31.5 cm5 May 2009Mrme30120836

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
Mrme4517 Aug 200317 Oct 20105
Mrme304 Nov 200725 Sept 20104

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

2003–2010

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 67 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
13.1 cm
Lower quarter
20.7 cm
Median
25.5 cm
Upper quarter
30.4 cm
Largest
35 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Mersey

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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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