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Tench in the River Shuttle

Largest measured tench: 26.2 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Shuttle was 26.2 cm, recorded at Bexley Park, River Shuttle on 13 May 2026.

Across 17 measured tench, the median measured length was 19.9 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 9 tench. The median was 5 oz (0.141 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 11.4 oz (0.322 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 Shuttle.

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Most recent observation13 May 2026Bexley Park, River Shuttle · 2 fish
Largest measured tench
26.2 cm
Median length
19.9 cm
Fish measured
17
Survey locations
1

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
26.2 cm13 May 2026Bexley Park, River Shuttle181931
26 cm11 Jul 2003Bexley Park, River Shuttle77017
24 cm11 Jul 2003Bexley Park, River Shuttle77017
23.4 cm16 May 2024Bexley Park, River Shuttle164895
22.8 cm13 May 2026Bexley Park, River Shuttle181931
22.2 cm1 Jun 2017Bexley Park, River Shuttle150497
21.5 cm11 Jul 2003Bexley Park, River Shuttle77017
20.1 cm11 Jul 2003Bexley Park, River Shuttle77017
19.9 cm21 Apr 2015Bexley Park, River Shuttle144634
19.3 cm11 Jul 2003Bexley Park, River Shuttle77017

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
Bexley Park, River Shuttle11 Jul 200313 May 20265

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

2003–2026

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 17 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
15.1 cm
Lower quarter
18.5 cm
Median
19.9 cm
Upper quarter
22.8 cm
Largest
26.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 9 tench. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
2.9 oz (0.081 kg)
Lower quarter
4 oz (0.113 kg)
Median
5 oz (0.141 kg)
Upper quarter
6.5 oz (0.185 kg)
Heaviest
11.4 oz (0.322 kg)

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

More fish in this river

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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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