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Common bream in the River Ure

Largest measured common bream: 54.8 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ure was 54.8 cm, recorded at Aldwark Bridge (Seine Net site) on 29 July 1999.

Across 56 measured common bream, the median measured length was 7 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 Ure.

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Most recent observation19 July 2023Westwick · 1 fish
Largest measured common bream
54.8 cm
Median length
7 cm
Fish measured
56
Survey locations
8

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
54.8 cm29 Jul 1999Aldwark Bridge (Seine Net site)109502
54.4 cm25 Jul 2000Langthorpe (single anode)109280
53.6 cm25 Jul 2000Langthorpe (single anode)109280
47 cm25 Jul 2000Langthorpe (single anode)109280
38 cm26 Jul 2000Hewick Bridge (Boom boat)109275
30.3 cm19 Jul 2002Langthorpe (Gill Net Site)63142
20.2 cm26 Jul 1999Aldwark Bridge (Seine Net site)109372
19.8 cm29 Jul 1999Aldwark Bridge (Seine Net site)109502
18.3 cm29 Jul 1999Aldwark Bridge (Seine Net site)109502
18.3 cm29 Jul 1999Aldwark Bridge (Seine Net site)109502

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
Westwick19 Jul 202319 Jul 20231
Boroughbridge - Fry Survey20 Sept 19849 Aug 20186
Aldwark Bridge (single anode)31 Jul 19977 Jul 20052
Langthorpe (Gill Net Site)19 Jul 200219 Jul 20021
Aldwark Bridge (Boom boat)18 Jul 200218 Jul 20021
Hewick Bridge (Boom boat)26 Jul 200026 Jul 20001
Langthorpe (single anode)22 Jul 199725 Jul 20002
Aldwark Bridge (Seine Net site)29 Jul 199629 Jul 19993

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

1984–2023

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 56 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.5 cm
Lower quarter
3.7 cm
Median
7 cm
Upper quarter
15.7 cm
Largest
54.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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