Golden goldfish · Carassius auratus

Golden goldfish in the River Chelmer

Largest measured golden goldfish: 38.7 cm

The largest golden goldfish measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Chelmer was 38.7 cm, recorded at Downstream Ricketts Lock on 7 June 2007.

Across 6 measured golden goldfish, the median measured length was 28.2 cm.

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

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Most recent observation7 June 2007Downstream Ricketts Lock · 1 fish

Largest measured golden goldfish: 38.7 cm
Median length: 28.2 cm
Fish measured: 6
Survey locations: 4

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured golden goldfish

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
38.7 cm	7 Jun 2007	Downstream Ricketts Lock	105472
31.3 cm	6 Oct 1989	Upstream Ricketts Lock	14303
30 cm	10 Oct 1989	Hoe Mill	14306
26.5 cm	1 Oct 1992	Hoe Mill	14346
26.1 cm	10 Oct 1989	Hoe Mill	14306
23.2 cm	8 Sept 1986	Absol Bridge	14293

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

Explore the river

Where golden goldfish were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one golden goldfish 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 golden goldfish
Downstream Ricketts Lock	7 Jun 2007	7 Jun 2007	1
Hoe Mill	10 Oct 1989	1 Oct 1992	2
Upstream Ricketts Lock	6 Oct 1989	6 Oct 1989	1
Absol Bridge	8 Sept 1986	8 Sept 1986	1

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

1986–2007

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded golden goldfish that year.

186

087

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289

090

091

192

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107

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

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

Smallest: 23.2 cm
Lower quarter: 26.2 cm
Median: 28.3 cm
Upper quarter: 31 cm
Largest: 38.7 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Chelmer

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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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