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Common bream in the River Western Rother

Largest measured common bream: 52 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Western Rother was 52 cm, recorded at Coultershaw on 7 July 2011.

Across 50 measured common bream, the median measured length was 43 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 9 common bream. The median was 0.2 oz (0.006 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 4 lb 2.9 oz (1.9 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 Western Rother.

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Most recent observation18 June 2026Fittleworth Bridge · 1 fish
Largest measured common bream
52 cm
Median length
43 cm
Fish measured
50
Survey locations
3

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
52 cm7 Jul 2011Coultershaw126931
50.1 cm18 Jun 2026Coultershaw181792
49.6 cm7 Jul 2011Coultershaw126931
48.5 cm7 Jul 2011Coultershaw126931
48.5 cm17 Sept 2004Hardham82351
47.8 cm25 Jun 2025Coultershaw177072
47.8 cm7 Jul 2011Coultershaw126931
47.5 cm18 Jun 2026Coultershaw181792
47 cm7 Jul 2011Coultershaw126931
47 cm7 Jul 2011Coultershaw126931

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
Fittleworth Bridge20 Jul 200618 Jun 20263
Coultershaw18 Jul 200618 Jun 20268
Hardham17 Sept 200417 Sept 20041

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

2004–2026

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 50 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.7 cm
Lower quarter
35.9 cm
Median
43.1 cm
Upper quarter
46.3 cm
Largest
52 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 9 common bream. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0.1 oz (0.002 kg)
Lower quarter
0.1 oz (0.003 kg)
Median
0.2 oz (0.006 kg)
Upper quarter
1 oz (0.027 kg)
Heaviest
4 lb 2.9 oz (1.9 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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