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Tench in the River New Blind Yeo

Largest measured tench: 51.8 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River New Blind Yeo was 51.8 cm, recorded at u/s M5 on 5 May 2011.

Across 8 measured tench, the median measured length was 16.9 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 New Blind Yeo.

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Most recent observation2 October 2024Clevedon Moor · 1 fish
Largest measured tench
51.8 cm
Median length
16.9 cm
Fish measured
8
Survey locations
4

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
51.8 cm5 May 2011u/s M5126198
42.3 cm5 May 2011u/s M5126198
24.3 cm2 Oct 2024Clevedon Moor167661
19.8 cm26 Sept 2013Black Ditch138907
13.9 cm30 Oct 2018Black Ditch153979
13.3 cm26 Apr 2017u/s M5150368
12 cm6 Sept 2011Clevedon Moor127883
4.4 cm17 Oct 2017Kenn Moor Gate152034

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

Explore the river

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
Clevedon Moor6 Sept 20112 Oct 20242
Black Ditch26 Sept 201330 Oct 20182
Kenn Moor Gate17 Oct 201717 Oct 20171
u/s M55 May 201126 Apr 20172

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

2011–2024

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 8 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.4 cm
Lower quarter
13 cm
Median
16.9 cm
Upper quarter
28.8 cm
Largest
51.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River New Blind Yeo

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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