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Roach · Rutilus rutilus

Roach in the Hale Bourne

Largest measured roach: 22.3 cm

The largest roach measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Hale Bourne was 22.3 cm, recorded at Downstream Lightwater STW on 3 June 2014.

Across 7 measured roach, the median measured length was 12.1 cm.

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

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Most recent observation10 June 2014Downstream Chobham · 1 fish
Largest measured roach
22.3 cm
Median length
12.1 cm
Fish measured
7
Survey locations
3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured roach

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

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
22.3 cm3 Jun 2014Downstream Lightwater STW140945
17.5 cm10 Jun 2014Downstream Chobham141075
13.4 cm3 Jun 2014Downstream Lightwater STW140945
12.1 cm3 Jun 2014Downstream Lightwater STW140945
11.1 cm3 Jun 2014Downstream Lightwater STW140945
10.7 cm13 Jul 2006Emmetts100212
7.4 cm13 Jul 2006Emmetts100212

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

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Where roach were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one roach 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 roach
Downstream Chobham10 Jun 201410 Jun 20141
Downstream Lightwater STW3 Jun 20143 Jun 20141
Emmetts13 Jul 200613 Jul 20061

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

2006–2014

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 7 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7.4 cm
Lower quarter
10.9 cm
Median
12.1 cm
Upper quarter
15.5 cm
Largest
22.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Hale Bourne

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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