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Tench · Tinca tinca

Tench in the Whittlesey Dyke

Largest measured tench: 49.8 cm

The largest tench measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Whittlesey Dyke was 49.8 cm, recorded at Ashline Lock on 28 June 1994.

Across 86 measured tench, the median measured length was 29.6 cm.

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

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Most recent observation12 July 2023Ashline Lock · 2 fish
Largest measured tench
49.8 cm
Median length
29.6 cm
Fish measured
86
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
49.8 cm28 Jun 1994Ashline Lock29761
49.8 cm5 Jun 1987Burnthouse Bridge29756
48.7 cm26 Jul 2011Ashline Lock127125
46.8 cm4 Jun 1999Burnthouse Bridge29767
46.5 cm12 Jun 2006Burnthouse Bridge90946
46.3 cm4 Jun 1999Burnthouse Bridge29767
45.8 cm5 Jun 1987Burnthouse Bridge29756
45.3 cm5 Jun 1987Burnthouse Bridge29756
44.3 cm5 Jul 1994Burnthouse Bridge29764
43.3 cm5 Jul 1994Burnthouse Bridge29764

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
Ashline Lock15 May 198712 Jul 20238
Engine Farm1 Jun 19876 Jul 20235
Burnthouse Bridge5 Jun 198712 Jun 20064
Angle Corner Bridge21 May 19873 Jun 19993

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

1987–2023

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 86 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.5 cm
Lower quarter
14.3 cm
Median
29.6 cm
Upper quarter
40 cm
Largest
49.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Whittlesey Dyke

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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