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Ruffe · Gymnocephalus cernuus

Ruffe in the Barlings Eau

Largest measured ruffe: 12.1 cm

The largest ruffe measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Barlings Eau was 12.1 cm, recorded at Short Ferry (Barlings) on 10 June 1985.

Across 301 measured ruffe, the median measured length was 7.3 cm.

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

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Most recent observation17 July 2008Barlings Abbey · 2 fish
Largest measured ruffe
12.1 cm
Median length
7.3 cm
Fish measured
301
Survey locations
3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured ruffe

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
12.1 cm10 Jun 1985Short Ferry (Barlings)53049
11.8 cm10 Jun 1985Short Ferry (Barlings)53049
11.7 cm9 Aug 2007Langworth Bridge106299
11.7 cm10 Jun 1985Short Ferry (Barlings)53049
11.5 cm10 Jun 1985Short Ferry (Barlings)53049
11.4 cm10 Jun 1985Short Ferry (Barlings)53049
11.4 cm10 Jun 1985Short Ferry (Barlings)53049
11.3 cm10 Jun 1985Short Ferry (Barlings)53049
11.1 cm12 Aug 1998Barlings Abbey53417
10.8 cm10 Jun 1985Short Ferry (Barlings)53049

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

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Where ruffe were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one ruffe 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 ruffe
Barlings Abbey13 Aug 198517 Jul 20084
Langworth Bridge9 Aug 20079 Aug 20071
Short Ferry (Barlings)10 Jun 198513 Aug 19984

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

1985–2008

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded ruffe that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 301 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.9 cm
Lower quarter
6.4 cm
Median
7.3 cm
Upper quarter
9 cm
Largest
12.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Barlings Eau

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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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