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Tench in the River Stour

Largest measured tench: 60.3 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Stour was 60.3 cm, recorded at Bakers Mill A on 26 July 2001.

Across 457 measured tench, the median measured length was 37.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 6 tench. The median was 3 lb 2.3 oz (1.43 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 3 lb 14 oz (1.76 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 Stour.

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Most recent observation4 August 2025Tendring Hall · 1 fish

Largest measured tench: 60.3 cm
Median length: 37.2 cm
Fish measured: 457
Survey locations: 40

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
60.3 cm	26 Jul 2001	Bakers Mill A	15585
57 cm	5 Aug 2009	Shalford Meadow	120107
54.2 cm	22 Jul 2005	Bakers Mill A	85661
53.2 cm	22 Jul 2013	Lamarsh FGS A	138854
53.2 cm	27 Jul 2007	Shalford Weir	106138
52.3 cm	10 Jul 2008	Bakers Mill A	112133
52.2 cm	13 Jul 2007	Bures Bridge A	105952
52.1 cm	10 Aug 2000	Shalford Meadow	15539
51.7 cm	2 Jul 2008	Tendring Hall	111883
51.5 cm	1 Aug 2000	Bures Mill	15534

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding tench
Tendring Hall	2 Jul 2008	4 Aug 2025	3
Fen Bridge	3 Jul 2006	15 Jul 2025	7
Great Thurlow	15 Sept 2015	18 Sept 2024	2
Lamarsh FGS A	24 Jul 1985	29 Jul 2024	17
Pitmire A	12 Aug 1991	26 Jul 2024	12
Wiston Mill	8 Aug 1988	17 Jul 2024	10
Bures Bridge A	5 Jul 1985	10 Jul 2024	10
Downstream Dedham Mill	23 Jul 2012	3 Jul 2024	2
Bures Mill	1 Aug 2000	9 Nov 2021	7
Kedington Radial Gate	10 Sept 1997	24 Oct 2021	4
Wixoe Pumping Station	24 Sept 1985	10 Sept 2018	7
Pentlow Mill	13 Sept 2012	23 Aug 2018	2
Mill Meadow	29 Sept 1981	14 Aug 2018	12
Rats Castle	6 Sept 2012	4 Aug 2015	2
Liston Mill	5 Sept 2012	7 Aug 2014	2
Wissington	26 Jul 2000	17 Jul 2014	5
Shalford Weir	30 Sept 1981	16 Jul 2013	13
Mill Farm Clare	27 Sept 2012	27 Sept 2012	1
Upstream Dedham Mill	10 Jun 1985	20 Jul 2012	3
Bakers Mill A	12 Jul 1985	29 Jul 2010	14
Boxted Mill	15 Jul 1991	26 May 2010	2
Baythorne End	23 Nov 1994	17 Sept 2009	4
Brundon (River Stour Middle)	19 Aug 1991	10 Aug 2009	6
Rodbridge Park	7 Oct 1988	6 Aug 2009	5
Shalford Meadow	30 Sept 1988	5 Aug 2009	6
Priory Meadow	29 Jul 1985	4 Aug 2009	9
Wick Farm	16 Jul 1997	3 Jul 2009	2
Brantham Lock	29 May 1991	22 Jun 2009	3
Flatford Mill	14 Sept 1994	18 Jun 2009	2
Stoke By Clare	25 Sept 2003	5 Oct 2006	2
Glemsford Pits	28 Aug 2003	22 Aug 2006	2
Wormingford Mill	25 Oct 1994	1 Aug 2006	2
Anchor Bridge	3 Jul 1991	28 Jul 2006	2
Higham Hall	11 Jul 1997	7 Jul 2006	2
Little Thurlow	18 Sept 1997	22 Sept 2003	2
Stratford	28 Jul 1983	6 Jul 2000	3
Cattawade	28 May 1991	26 Jun 2000	3
Bower Hall	10 Sept 1991	10 Sept 1991	1
Garnons Farm	26 Jul 1983	12 Jul 1991	3
Mill Green Radial Gate	16 Oct 1985	16 Oct 1985	1

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

1981–2025

Survey records by year

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

281

082

283

084

985

086

087

888

089

090

1691

092

093

694

095

096

1697

098

099

1500

201

202

1103

204

205

1706

607

508

1609

710

311

1212

413

214

515

116

117

718

219

020

321

322

123

724

225

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 457 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.3 cm
Lower quarter: 18.9 cm
Median: 37.2 cm
Upper quarter: 43.5 cm
Largest: 60.3 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

105

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

180

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 6 tench. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 2 lb 7.3 oz (1.11 kg)
Lower quarter: 2 lb 14.4 oz (1.31 kg)
Median: 3 lb 2.3 oz (1.43 kg)
Upper quarter: 3 lb 4.4 oz (1.49 kg)
Heaviest: 3 lb 14 oz (1.76 kg)

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

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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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