Common goby · Pomatoschistus microps

Common goby in the New Cut

Largest measured common goby: 6.2 cm

The largest common goby measured in Environment Agency surveys of the New Cut was 6.2 cm, recorded at 338 on 5 October 1987.

Across 6 measured common goby, the median measured length was 5.8 cm.

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

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Most recent observation5 October 1987338 · 4 fish
Largest measured common goby
6.2 cm
Median length
5.8 cm
Fish measured
6
Survey locations
3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured common goby

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

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
6.2 cm5 Oct 198733817388
6.2 cm5 Oct 198733817388
5.9 cm5 Oct 198733817388
5.7 cm5 Oct 198733517385
5.6 cm5 Oct 198733617386
4.7 cm5 Oct 198733817388

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

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Where common goby were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one common goby 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 common goby
3385 Oct 19875 Oct 19871
3365 Oct 19875 Oct 19871
3355 Oct 19875 Oct 19871

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

1987–1987

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded common goby that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.7 cm
Lower quarter
5.6 cm
Median
5.8 cm
Upper quarter
6.1 cm
Largest
6.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the New Cut

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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