Roach · Rutilus rutilus

Roach in the Main River Sheppey

Largest measured roach: 25.2 cm

The largest roach measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Sheppey was 25.2 cm, recorded at Godney Farm (Te) on 1 July 2008.

Across 623 measured roach, the median measured length was 11.1 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 261 roach. The median was 0.8 oz (0.023 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 10.1 oz (0.286 kg).

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

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Most recent observation21 September 2023Hurn Weir · 3 fish

Largest measured roach: 25.2 cm
Median length: 11.1 cm
Fish measured: 623
Survey locations: 5

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured roach

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
25.2 cm	1 Jul 2008	Godney Farm (Te)	111556
24.9 cm	4 Sept 1991	River Farm	82458
24.5 cm	11 Jun 2007	Godney Farm (Te)	105662
23 cm	15 Jun 2016	Godney Farm (Te)	148231
23 cm	1 Jul 2008	Godney Farm (Te)	111556
22.4 cm	5 Sept 1991	The Piggeries	82452
21.9 cm	11 Jun 2007	Godney Farm (Te)	105662
21.7 cm	5 Sept 1991	The Piggeries	82452
21.6 cm	16 Jun 2010	Godney Farm (Te)	122360
21.6 cm	5 Sept 1991	The Piggeries	82452

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

Explore the river

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding roach
Hurn Weir	21 Sept 2023	21 Sept 2023	1
Godney Farm (Te)	12 Aug 2003	25 Jun 2019	12
The Piggeries	5 Sept 1991	5 Sept 1991	1
River Farm	4 Sept 1991	4 Sept 1991	1
Upstream confl. Division Rhyne	20 Aug 1991	20 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.

1991–2023

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 623 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.5 cm
Lower quarter: 7.9 cm
Median: 11.1 cm
Upper quarter: 13.6 cm
Largest: 25.2 cm

0–99 mm

241

100–199 mm

366

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 261 roach. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.3 oz (0.009 kg)
Median: 0.8 oz (0.023 kg)
Upper quarter: 1.3 oz (0.038 kg)
Heaviest: 10.1 oz (0.286 kg)

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

More fish in this river

Explore the Main River Sheppey

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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