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Common bream · Abramis brama

Common bream in the River Nar

Largest measured common bream: 57.8 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Nar was 57.8 cm, recorded at High Bridge Side Channel on 30 March 1993.

Across 13 measured common bream, the median measured length was 23.8 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 Nar.

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Most recent observation12 March 2015High Bridge Side Channel · 5 fish
Largest measured common bream
57.8 cm
Median length
23.8 cm
Fish measured
13
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
57.8 cm30 Mar 1993High Bridge Side Channel30346
55.5 cm20 Mar 2007DS Narborough Mill104820
53.8 cm30 Mar 1993High Bridge Side Channel30346
53.8 cm30 Mar 1993High Bridge Side Channel30346
27.6 cm12 Mar 2015High Bridge Side Channel144468
26 cm12 Mar 2015High Bridge Side Channel144468
23.8 cm12 Mar 2015High Bridge Side Channel144468
18.3 cm12 Mar 2015High Bridge Side Channel144468
11.3 cm26 Mar 1993Saddlebow30348
11 cm12 Mar 2015High Bridge Side Channel144468

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
High Bridge Side Channel30 Mar 199312 Mar 20152
DS Narborough Mill20 Mar 200720 Mar 20071
Saddlebow26 Mar 199326 Mar 19931

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

1993–2015

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 13 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
8.3 cm
Lower quarter
11 cm
Median
23.8 cm
Upper quarter
53.8 cm
Largest
57.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Nar

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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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