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Tench in the River Reach Lode

Largest measured tench: 46.1 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Reach Lode was 46.1 cm, recorded at Reach on 23 June 2014.

Across 15 measured tench, the median measured length was 40.8 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 Reach Lode.

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Most recent observation28 August 2025Reach · 1 fish

Largest measured tench: 46.1 cm
Median length: 40.8 cm
Fish measured: 15
Survey locations: 2

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured tench

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

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
46.1 cm	23 Jun 2014	Reach	141261
45.1 cm	20 Jun 2014	Hallards Fen	141259
44.3 cm	16 Nov 1987	Hallards Fen	29394
43.3 cm	16 Nov 1987	Hallards Fen	29394
42.8 cm	13 Aug 1990	Reach	29395
41.8 cm	30 Jul 1990	Hallards Fen	29396
41.8 cm	16 Nov 1987	Hallards Fen	29394
40.8 cm	13 Aug 1990	Reach	29395
40.8 cm	30 Jul 1990	Hallards Fen	29396
34.8 cm	30 Jul 1990	Hallards Fen	29396

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding tench
Reach	13 Aug 1990	28 Aug 2025	5
Hallards Fen	26 Sept 1984	20 Jun 2014	6

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

1984–2025

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 15 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.1 cm
Lower quarter: 28.4 cm
Median: 40.8 cm
Upper quarter: 43.1 cm
Largest: 46.1 cm

0–99 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Reach Lode

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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