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Tench · Tinca tinca

Tench in the Stort Navigation

Largest measured tench: 45.9 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Stort Navigation was 45.9 cm, recorded at Upstream Kecksy's Bridge on 21 April 2011.

Across 4 measured tench, the median measured length was 42.9 cm.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the Stort Navigation.

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Most recent observation10 June 2011Hunsdon Mill House · 2 fish
Largest measured tench
45.9 cm
Median length
42.9 cm
Fish measured
4
Survey locations
4

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
45.9 cm21 Apr 2011Upstream Kecksy's Bridge126133
43.5 cm10 Jun 2011Hunsdon Mill House126580
42.2 cm10 Jun 2011Hunsdon Mill House126580
30.6 cm19 Apr 2011Downstream Sheering Mill Lock126121

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

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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
Hunsdon Mill House10 Jun 201110 Jun 20111
Upstream Kecksy's Bridge21 Apr 201121 Apr 20111
Downstream Sheering Mill Lock19 Apr 201119 Apr 20111
Upstream Sheering Mill Lock - Sawbridgeworth Lock18 Apr 201118 Apr 20111

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

2011–2011

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 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
30.6 cm
Lower quarter
39.3 cm
Median
42.9 cm
Upper quarter
44.1 cm
Largest
45.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Stort Navigation

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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