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Tench in the Well Creek

Largest measured tench: 48.4 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Well Creek was 48.4 cm, recorded at Marmont Priory on 23 May 2017.

Across 11 measured tench, the median measured length was 20.8 cm.

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

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Most recent observation14 May 2026Salters Lode · 1 fish
Largest measured tench
48.4 cm
Median length
20.8 cm
Fish measured
11
Survey locations
7

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
48.4 cm23 May 2017Marmont Priory150511
41.8 cm3 Jun 1991Walsingham Fen29738
40.8 cm5 Jun 1991Boundry Farm29736
32.8 cm24 May 1994Aqueduct Bridge29746
32.3 cm27 Apr 1989Aqueduct Bridge29732
20.8 cm25 Apr 1989Upwell29733
18.2 cm24 May 2017Outwell Common150470
16 cm14 May 2026Salters Lode181332
15.1 cm24 May 2017Outwell Common150470
14.8 cm2 Jun 1994Upwell29747

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

Explore the river

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
Salters Lode14 May 202614 May 20261
Outwell Common24 May 201724 May 20171
Marmont Priory23 May 201723 May 20171
Aqueduct Bridge27 Apr 198921 Jun 20063
Upwell25 Apr 19892 Jun 19942
Boundry Farm5 Jun 19915 Jun 19911
Walsingham Fen3 Jun 19913 Jun 19911

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

1989–2026

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 11 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
11 cm
Lower quarter
15.6 cm
Median
20.8 cm
Upper quarter
36.8 cm
Largest
48.4 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Well Creek

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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