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Gudgeon in the River Beult

Largest measured gudgeon: 13.2 cm

The largest gudgeon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Beult was 13.2 cm, recorded at d/s Rabbits Cross Bridge on 20 November 2001.

Across 261 measured gudgeon, the median measured length was 8.1 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 32 gudgeon. The median was 0.2 oz (0.006 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 0.6 oz (0.018 kg).

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

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Most recent observation11 June 2025Downstream Headcorn · 28 fish
Largest measured gudgeon
13.2 cm
Median length
8.1 cm
Fish measured
261
Survey locations
7

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
13.2 cm20 Nov 2001d/s Rabbits Cross Bridge22503
13 cm20 Nov 2001d/s Rabbits Cross Bridge22503
13 cm20 Nov 2001d/s Rabbits Cross Bridge22503
13 cm20 Nov 2001d/s Rabbits Cross Bridge22503
12.8 cm20 Nov 2001d/s Rabbits Cross Bridge22503
12.7 cm20 Nov 2001d/s Rabbits Cross Bridge22503
12.6 cm20 Nov 2001d/s Rabbits Cross Bridge22503
12.5 cm20 Nov 2001d/s Rabbits Cross Bridge22503
12.3 cm20 Nov 2001d/s Rabbits Cross Bridge22503
12.2 cm20 Nov 2001d/s Rabbits Cross Bridge22503

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
Downstream Headcorn29 Aug 200211 Jun 202512
Chainhurst Bridge14 May 202514 May 20251
Cross at Hand28 Aug 200222 May 20194
Smarden25 Apr 200725 Apr 20071
Slaney Place2 Sept 20022 Sept 20021
d/s Rabbits Cross Bridge20 Nov 200120 Nov 20011
Dunbury Farm4 Jul 20014 Jul 20011

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

2001–2025

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 261 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.8 cm
Lower quarter
6 cm
Median
8.1 cm
Upper quarter
9.3 cm
Largest
13.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 32 gudgeon. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0.1 oz (0.002 kg)
Lower quarter
0.1 oz (0.004 kg)
Median
0.2 oz (0.006 kg)
Upper quarter
0.3 oz (0.0082 kg)
Heaviest
0.6 oz (0.018 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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