Common bream · Abramis brama

Common bream in the River Wharfe

Largest measured common bream: 46.2 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wharfe was 46.2 cm, recorded at Ulleskelf on 24 July 1997.

Across 4 measured common bream, the median measured length was 24.1 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 Wharfe.

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Most recent observation9 July 2010Tadcaster post 2006 · 1 fish

Largest measured common bream: 46.2 cm
Median length: 24.1 cm
Fish measured: 4
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
46.2 cm	24 Jul 1997	Ulleskelf	110125
45.2 cm	9 Jul 2010	Tadcaster post 2006	124961
3.1 cm	24 Sept 2003	Boston Spa - Fry Survey	130650
2.7 cm	24 Sept 2003	Boston Spa - Fry Survey	130650

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding common bream
Tadcaster post 2006	9 Jul 2010	9 Jul 2010	1
Boston Spa - Fry Survey	24 Sept 2003	24 Sept 2003	1
Ulleskelf	24 Jul 1997	24 Jul 1997	1

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

1997–2010

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded common bream that year.

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.7 cm
Lower quarter: 3 cm
Median: 24.2 cm
Upper quarter: 45.5 cm
Largest: 46.2 cm

0–99 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Wharfe

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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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