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Tench · Tinca tinca

Tench in the River Temple - Marlow

Largest measured tench: 52 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Temple - Marlow was 52 cm, recorded at Temple Main on 12 September 2019.

Across 66 measured tench, the median measured length was 29.8 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 Temple - Marlow.

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Most recent observation27 July 2025Temple Main · 1 fish
Largest measured tench
52 cm
Median length
29.8 cm
Fish measured
66
Survey locations
2

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
52 cm12 Sept 2019Temple Main155687
50.5 cm18 Jul 2024Temple Main165848
49.8 cm5 Sept 2016Temple Main149242
48.8 cm1 Aug 2022Temple Main161303
48.5 cm9 Sept 2002Temple Main68521
48 cm4 Sept 2017Temple Main151477
48 cm1 Sept 2008Temple Main114226
46.5 cm1 Sept 2000Temple Main121554
45.8 cm6 Sept 2004Temple Main82543
44.8 cm31 Aug 2005Temple Main86328

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
Temple Main1 Sept 199527 Jul 202522
Temple Weir Pool30 Aug 20051 Sept 20082

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

1995–2025

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 66 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7.1 cm
Lower quarter
20.7 cm
Median
29.8 cm
Upper quarter
41.7 cm
Largest
52 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Temple - Marlow

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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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