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Gudgeon in the Lees Brook

Largest measured gudgeon: 12.3 cm

The largest gudgeon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Lees Brook was 12.3 cm, recorded at Brampton Weir on 5 October 1998.

Across 319 measured gudgeon, the median measured length was 9.8 cm.

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

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Most recent observation5 October 1998Brampton Weir · 5 fish
Largest measured gudgeon
12.3 cm
Median length
9.8 cm
Fish measured
319
Survey locations
2

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured gudgeon

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

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
12.3 cm5 Oct 1998Brampton Weir29234
12.3 cm5 Oct 1998Brampton Weir29234
11.8 cm15 Sept 1992Berry Lane Bridge29230
11.8 cm15 Sept 1992Berry Lane Bridge29230
11.8 cm15 Sept 1992Berry Lane Bridge29230
11.8 cm7 Nov 1989Brampton Weir29227
11.8 cm7 Nov 1989Brampton Weir29227
11.8 cm7 Nov 1989Brampton Weir29227
11.8 cm7 Nov 1989Brampton Weir29227
11.8 cm7 Nov 1989Brampton Weir29227

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding gudgeon
Brampton Weir7 Nov 19895 Oct 19984
Berry Lane Bridge6 Nov 198915 Sept 19953

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

1989–1998

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 319 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.3 cm
Lower quarter
8.8 cm
Median
9.8 cm
Upper quarter
10.8 cm
Largest
12.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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