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Gudgeon in the River Blakes Gill

Largest measured gudgeon: 14.1 cm

The largest gudgeon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Blakes Gill was 14.1 cm, recorded at Downstream Scolliers Bridge on 10 July 2003.

Across 236 measured gudgeon, the median measured length was 9.4 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 229 gudgeon. The median was 0.4 oz (0.01 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1.4 oz (0.04 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 Blakes Gill.

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Most recent observation24 August 2012Downstream Scolliers Bridge · 7 fish

Largest measured gudgeon: 14.1 cm
Median length: 9.4 cm
Fish measured: 236
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
14.1 cm	10 Jul 2003	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	76629
13.8 cm	5 Jul 2004	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	80302
13.6 cm	6 Jul 2007	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	107285
13.6 cm	5 Jul 2004	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	80302
13.5 cm	5 Jul 2004	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	80302
13.5 cm	10 Jul 2003	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	76629
13.4 cm	17 Jul 2006	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	101957
13.4 cm	5 Aug 2005	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	87443
13.4 cm	15 Jul 2003	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	76914
12.9 cm	5 Aug 2005	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	87443

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding gudgeon
Downstream Scolliers Bridge	15 Aug 2002	24 Aug 2012	8
Upstream Scolliers Bridge	17 Feb 1998	17 Feb 1998	1

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

1998–2012

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 236 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.2 cm
Lower quarter: 7.6 cm
Median: 9.4 cm
Upper quarter: 10.8 cm
Largest: 14.1 cm

0–99 mm

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100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 229 gudgeon. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.1 oz (0.004 kg)
Median: 0.4 oz (0.01 kg)
Upper quarter: 0.5 oz (0.015 kg)
Heaviest: 1.4 oz (0.04 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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