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Tench in the River Penton Hook - Chertsey

Largest measured tench: 57 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Penton Hook - Chertsey was 57 cm, recorded at Penton Hook to Chertsey (Laleham Main) on 8 September 2016.

Across 16 measured tench, the median measured length was 39 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 Penton Hook - Chertsey.

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Most recent observation3 August 2022Penton Hook to Chertsey (Laleham Main) · 3 fish
Largest measured tench
57 cm
Median length
39 cm
Fish measured
16
Survey locations
3

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
57 cm8 Sept 2016Penton Hook to Chertsey (Laleham Main)149617
55.5 cm3 Aug 2022Penton Hook to Chertsey (Laleham Main)161347
51.5 cm3 Aug 2022Penton Hook to Chertsey (Laleham Main)161347
48.7 cm12 Sept 2011Penton Hook to Chertsey (Laleham Main)128090
48 cm3 Aug 2022Penton Hook to Chertsey (Laleham Main)161347
47.5 cm1 Sept 2000Penton Hook to Chertsey (Laleham Main)121590
46.6 cm14 Sept 2019Penton Hook to Chertsey (Laleham Main)155738
45.3 cm12 Sept 2006Penton Hook Loop Upstream of Laleham Intake101360
32.8 cm13 Sept 2004Penton Hook, Weir Stream and Pool82506
28 cm13 Sept 2004Penton Hook to Chertsey (Laleham Main)82350

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

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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
Penton Hook to Chertsey (Laleham Main)1 Sept 20003 Aug 20228
Penton Hook Loop Upstream of Laleham Intake12 Sept 200612 Sept 20061
Penton Hook, Weir Stream and Pool17 Sept 200213 Sept 20043

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

2000–2022

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 16 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
8.8 cm
Lower quarter
19.9 cm
Median
39.1 cm
Upper quarter
48.2 cm
Largest
57 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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