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Tench in the River Stillwaters

Largest measured tench: 54.5 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Stillwaters was 54.5 cm, recorded at Kingfisher, South Mskham on 27 November 2014.

Across 43 measured tench, the median measured length was 37.8 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 Stillwaters.

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Most recent observation25 January 2017Woodrow's Pond · 2 fish
Largest measured tench
54.5 cm
Median length
37.8 cm
Fish measured
43
Survey locations
7

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
54.5 cm27 Nov 2014Kingfisher, South Mskham150218
53.5 cm27 Nov 2014Kingfisher, South Mskham150218
46.3 cm25 Jan 2017Woodrow's Pond151067
46.2 cm12 Nov 2013Stonebow Washlands - Large Pond140023
45.7 cm12 Nov 2013Stonebow Washlands - Large Pond140023
44.6 cm12 Nov 2013Stonebow Washlands - Large Pond140023
43.9 cm21 Jan 2014Bestwood, Number 1150213
43.7 cm12 Nov 2013Stonebow Washlands - Large Pond140023
43 cm20 Nov 2014Halls Pond, Balderton150215
42.9 cm12 Nov 2013Stonebow Washlands - Large Pond140023

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
Woodrow's Pond25 Jan 201725 Jan 20171
Kingfisher, South Mskham27 Nov 201427 Nov 20141
Halls Pond, Balderton20 Nov 201420 Nov 20141
Bestwood, Number 121 Jan 201421 Jan 20141
Stonebow Washlands - Large Pond12 Nov 201312 Nov 20131
Brierley Forest Park Lake7 Dec 20117 Dec 20111
Willington Gravel Pit12 Nov 201012 Nov 20101

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

2010–2017

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 43 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.6 cm
Lower quarter
4.2 cm
Median
37.8 cm
Upper quarter
42.7 cm
Largest
54.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Stillwaters

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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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