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Common bream · Abramis brama

Common bream in the River Monks Lode

Largest measured common bream: 47.2 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Monks Lode was 47.2 cm, recorded at Charter House Farm on 30 June 2011.

Across 447 measured common bream, the median measured length was 6.7 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 Monks Lode.

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Most recent observation4 July 2023Charter House Farm · 13 fish
Largest measured common bream
47.2 cm
Median length
6.7 cm
Fish measured
447
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
47.2 cm30 Jun 2011Charter House Farm126763
46.8 cm30 Jun 2011Charter House Farm126763
46.3 cm11 Jul 1991Charter House Farm29618
46.1 cm30 Jun 2011Charter House Farm126763
46 cm30 Jun 2011Charter House Farm126763
45.3 cm11 Jul 1991Charter House Farm29618
45.2 cm30 Jun 2011Charter House Farm126763
44.9 cm6 Jun 2017Charter House Farm150478
44.6 cm30 Jun 2011Charter House Farm126763
44.3 cm30 Jun 2011Charter House Farm126763

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
Charter House Farm11 Jul 19914 Jul 20236
Eternity Hall9 Jul 19919 Jul 19911

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

1991–2023

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 447 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.9 cm
Lower quarter
6.2 cm
Median
6.7 cm
Upper quarter
7.4 cm
Largest
47.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Monks Lode

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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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