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Gudgeon in the Division Rhyne

Largest measured gudgeon: 11.7 cm

The largest gudgeon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Division Rhyne was 11.7 cm, recorded at Lower Godney on 30 August 1991.

Across 106 measured gudgeon, the median measured length was 8.9 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 47 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 Division Rhyne.

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Most recent observation7 September 2004Meare Pool (Te) · 1 fish

Largest measured gudgeon: 11.7 cm
Median length: 8.9 cm
Fish measured: 106
Survey locations: 3

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
11.7 cm	30 Aug 1991	Lower Godney	80481
11.2 cm	30 Aug 1991	Lower Godney	80481
11.1 cm	30 Aug 1991	Lower Godney	80481
11 cm	30 Aug 1991	Lower Godney	80481
10.8 cm	30 Aug 1991	Lower Godney	80481
10.7 cm	30 Aug 1991	Lower Godney	80481
10.7 cm	30 Aug 1991	Lower Godney	80481
10.5 cm	30 Aug 1991	Lower Godney	80481
10.2 cm	30 Aug 1991	Lower Godney	80481
10.2 cm	30 Aug 1991	Lower Godney	80481

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

Explore the river

Where gudgeon were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one gudgeon 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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding gudgeon
Meare Pool (Te)	7 Sept 2004	7 Sept 2004	1
Lower Godney	30 Aug 1991	30 Aug 1991	1
Meare	22 Aug 1991	22 Aug 1991	1

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

1991–2004

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 106 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.9 cm
Lower quarter: 7.7 cm
Median: 8.9 cm
Upper quarter: 9.5 cm
Largest: 11.7 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 47 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 (0.006 kg)
Median: 0.3 oz (0.009 kg)
Upper quarter: 0.4 oz (0.012 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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