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Common bream · Abramis brama

Common bream in the River Sence

Largest measured common bream: 39.9 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Sence was 39.9 cm, recorded at Sheepy Magna on 28 July 2016.

Across 15 measured common bream, the median measured length was 20 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 Sence.

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Most recent observation7 July 2022Sheepy Magna · 3 fish
Largest measured common bream
39.9 cm
Median length
20 cm
Fish measured
15
Survey locations
3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured common bream

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

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
39.9 cm28 Jul 2016Sheepy Magna148856
39.4 cm8 Jul 1992Lovatt'S Bridge4877
37.5 cm28 Jul 2016Sheepy Magna148856
34.3 cm28 Jul 2016Sheepy Magna148856
31.9 cm28 Jul 2016Sheepy Magna148856
31.4 cm28 Jul 2016Sheepy Magna148856
29.4 cm28 Jul 2016Sheepy Magna148856
20 cm28 Jul 2016Sheepy Magna148856
19.8 cm11 Aug 2016Downstream Sence Valley149635
14.8 cm28 Jul 2016Sheepy Magna148856

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

Explore the river

Where common bream were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one common bream 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 common bream
Sheepy Magna21 Aug 20127 Jul 20223
Downstream Sence Valley11 Aug 201611 Aug 20161
Lovatt'S Bridge8 Jul 19928 Jul 19921

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

1992–2022

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded common bream that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

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

Smallest
9.8 cm
Lower quarter
13.4 cm
Median
20 cm
Upper quarter
33.1 cm
Largest
39.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Sence

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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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