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Bleak · Alburnus alburnus

Bleak in the River Pevensey Levels

Largest measured bleak: 7.1 cm

The largest bleak measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Pevensey Levels was 7.1 cm, recorded at Pevensey Haven on 6 July 2016.

Across 32 measured bleak, the median measured length was 5.7 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 Pevensey Levels.

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Most recent observation16 September 2025Langney Sewer · 4 fish
Largest measured bleak
7.1 cm
Median length
5.7 cm
Fish measured
32
Survey locations
3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured bleak

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
7.1 cm6 Jul 2016Pevensey Haven148714
6.2 cm4 Jul 2016Kentland Fleet148659
6 cm4 Jul 2016Kentland Fleet148659
6 cm4 Jul 2016Kentland Fleet148659
6 cm4 Jul 2016Kentland Fleet148659
6 cm4 Jul 2016Kentland Fleet148659
6 cm4 Jul 2016Kentland Fleet148659
6 cm4 Jul 2016Kentland Fleet148659
5.9 cm4 Jul 2016Kentland Fleet148659
5.9 cm4 Jul 2016Kentland Fleet148659

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

Explore the river

Where bleak were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one bleak 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 bleak
Langney Sewer16 Sept 202516 Sept 20251
Pevensey Haven6 Jul 20166 Jul 20161
Kentland Fleet4 Jul 20164 Jul 20161

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

2016–2025

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded bleak that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 32 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.8 cm
Lower quarter
5.5 cm
Median
5.7 cm
Upper quarter
5.9 cm
Largest
7.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Pevensey Levels

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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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