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Tench in the River Rmc

Largest measured tench: 50 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Rmc was 50 cm, recorded at Stonebridge on 14 April 2010.

Across 65 measured tench, the median measured length was 42.1 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 3 tench. The median was 3 lb 5.5 oz (1.52 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 3 lb 13.1 oz (1.73 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Rmc.

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Most recent observation22 May 2018Aldergate Bridge Seine Netting · 1 fish
Largest measured tench
50 cm
Median length
42.1 cm
Fish measured
65
Survey locations
11

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
50 cm14 Apr 2010Stonebridge124007
49.8 cm4 Apr 2012Appledore Seine Netting131510
48.3 cm29 Sept 2005Winchelsea at RMC / Brede Confluence87621
48.1 cm1 Jun 2006Appledore103146
48 cm4 Apr 2004Aldergate Bridge83139
47.5 cm7 Apr 2015Appledore Seine Netting144599
47.5 cm29 Sept 2005Winchelsea at RMC / Brede Confluence87621
47.5 cm29 Sept 2005Winchelsea at RMC / Brede Confluence87621
47 cm29 Sept 2005Winchelsea at RMC / Brede Confluence87621
46.7 cm8 Apr 2010Bilsington124226

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
Aldergate Bridge Seine Netting11 Apr 201222 May 20182
Bilsington Seine Netting16 May 201816 May 20181
Ham Street Seine Netting15 May 201815 May 20181
Appledore Seine Netting4 Apr 201210 May 20183
Stonebridge Seine Netting1 Apr 20151 Apr 20151
Ham Street11 Sept 20025 May 20124
Bilsington11 Aug 200210 Apr 20124
Appledore1 Jun 20064 Apr 20124
Stonebridge16 Oct 200214 Apr 20106
Aldergate Bridge4 Apr 20047 Apr 20104
Winchelsea at RMC / Brede Confluence29 Sept 200529 Sept 20051

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

2002–2018

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 65 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.4 cm
Lower quarter
14 cm
Median
42.1 cm
Upper quarter
45.9 cm
Largest
50 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 3 tench. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
3 lb 4.1 oz (1.48 kg)
Lower quarter
3 lb 4.8 oz (1.5 kg)
Median
3 lb 5.5 oz (1.52 kg)
Upper quarter
3 lb 9.3 oz (1.62 kg)
Heaviest
3 lb 13.1 oz (1.73 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Rmc

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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