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Gudgeon in the Bridgwater / Taunton Canal

Largest measured gudgeon: 10.8 cm

The largest gudgeon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Bridgwater / Taunton Canal was 10.8 cm, recorded at Downstream Lower Maunsel Lock on 5 May 1994.

Across 66 measured gudgeon, the median measured length was 8.9 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 28 gudgeon. The median was 0.3 oz (0.009 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 0.6 oz (0.016 kg).

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

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Most recent observation11 May 1994Fordgate · 7 fish

Largest measured gudgeon: 10.8 cm
Median length: 8.9 cm
Fish measured: 66
Survey locations: 6

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured gudgeon

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
10.8 cm	5 May 1994	Downstream Lower Maunsel Lock	79676
10.8 cm	5 May 1994	Downstream Lower Maunsel Lock	79676
10.5 cm	5 May 1994	Downstream Lower Maunsel Lock	79676
10.3 cm	5 May 1994	Downstream Lower Maunsel Lock	79676
10.3 cm	5 May 1994	Downstream Lower Maunsel Lock	79676
10.3 cm	5 May 1994	Downstream Lower Maunsel Lock	79676
10.3 cm	27 Apr 1994	Charlton	79653
10.2 cm	5 May 1994	Downstream Lower Maunsel Lock	79676
10 cm	5 May 1994	Downstream Lower Maunsel Lock	79676
10 cm	5 May 1994	Downstream Lower Maunsel Lock	79676

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

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Where gudgeon were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one gudgeon record.

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Place surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding gudgeon
Fordgate	11 May 1994	11 May 1994	1
Downstream Lower Maunsel Lock	5 May 1994	5 May 1994	1
Outwood	4 May 1994	4 May 1994	1
Charlton	27 Apr 1994	27 Apr 1994	1
Upstream Creech	26 Apr 1994	26 Apr 1994	1
Hyde Lane	21 Apr 1994	21 Apr 1994	1

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

1994–1994

Survey records by year

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

694

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 66 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.5 cm
Lower quarter: 8.4 cm
Median: 9 cm
Upper quarter: 9.5 cm
Largest: 10.8 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 28 gudgeon. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.2 oz (0.007 kg)
Median: 0.3 oz (0.009 kg)
Upper quarter: 0.4 oz (0.011 kg)
Heaviest: 0.6 oz (0.016 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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