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Gudgeon in the River Brede

Largest measured gudgeon: 13.7 cm

The largest gudgeon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Brede was 13.7 cm, recorded at Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge) on 27 September 2019.

Across 63 measured gudgeon, the median measured length was 9.3 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 27 gudgeon. The median was 0.3 oz (0.008 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 0.5 oz (0.014 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 Brede.

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Most recent observation10 October 2024Brede Bridge · 1 fish

Largest measured gudgeon: 13.7 cm
Median length: 9.3 cm
Fish measured: 63
Survey locations: 4

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
13.7 cm	27 Sept 2019	Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	155536
13 cm	4 Aug 2021	Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	160158
12.9 cm	21 Sept 2016	Maxfield House	149522
12 cm	13 Apr 2011	Maxfield House	126317
11.8 cm	21 Sept 2016	Maxfield House	149522
11.8 cm	14 Jul 2005	Maxfield House	87589
11.5 cm	21 Sept 2016	Maxfield House	149522
11.3 cm	21 Sept 2016	Maxfield House	149522
11.2 cm	21 Sept 2016	Maxfield House	149522
11 cm	21 Sept 2016	Maxfield House	149522

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
Brede Bridge	17 Sept 2002	10 Oct 2024	3
Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	27 Sept 2019	4 Aug 2021	2
Maxfield House	17 Sept 2002	21 Sept 2016	4
Doleham Ditch d/s Sailors Stream Confluence	13 Apr 2011	13 Apr 2011	1

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

2002–2024

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 63 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5.6 cm
Lower quarter: 8.3 cm
Median: 9.3 cm
Upper quarter: 10.5 cm
Largest: 13.7 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 27 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: 0.2 oz (0.007 kg)
Median: 0.3 oz (0.008 kg)
Upper quarter: 0.4 oz (0.01 kg)
Heaviest: 0.5 oz (0.014 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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