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Common bream · Abramis brama

Common bream in the River Thet

Largest measured common bream: 33.3 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Thet was 33.3 cm, recorded at East Harling on 9 February 1993.

Across 25 measured common bream, the median measured length was 11.3 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 Thet.

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Most recent observation19 September 2024Bridgham Bridge · 2 fish
Largest measured common bream
33.3 cm
Median length
11.3 cm
Fish measured
25
Survey locations
6

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
33.3 cm9 Feb 1993East Harling30015
33.3 cm8 Feb 1993Larlingford30014
29.3 cm15 Feb 1993Thetford30019
21.3 cm19 Jul 1988Larlingford30007
18.8 cm19 Jul 1988Larlingford30007
18.3 cm15 Feb 1993Thetford30019
17.3 cm19 Jul 1988Larlingford30007
16.3 cm15 Feb 1993Thetford30019
16.3 cm15 Feb 1993Thetford30019
16.3 cm15 Feb 1993Thetford30019

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
Bridgham Bridge19 Sept 202419 Sept 20241
Snetterton Gravel Pits18 Sept 202418 Sept 20241
Thetford15 Feb 199323 Sept 20102
Brettenham12 Feb 199312 Feb 19931
East Harling9 Feb 19939 Feb 19931
Larlingford19 Jul 19888 Feb 19932

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

1988–2024

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 25 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7.9 cm
Lower quarter
8.8 cm
Median
11.3 cm
Upper quarter
17.3 cm
Largest
33.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Thet

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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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