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Roach · Rutilus rutilus

Roach in the River Cliveden

Largest measured roach: 20 cm

The largest roach measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cliveden was 20 cm, recorded at Cliveden Upstream Fry on 20 August 2007.

Across 402 measured roach, the median measured length was 4.2 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 Cliveden.

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Most recent observation4 September 2025Cliveden Upstream Fry · 1 fish
Largest measured roach
20 cm
Median length
4.2 cm
Fish measured
402
Survey locations
2

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured roach

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

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
20 cm20 Aug 2007Cliveden Upstream Fry108591
16.2 cm22 Aug 2016Cliveden Downstream Fry149223
16 cm22 Aug 2018Cliveden Upstream Fry153436
16 cm22 Aug 2016Cliveden Downstream Fry149223
15 cm22 Aug 2016Cliveden Downstream Fry149223
13.9 cm20 Aug 2007Cliveden Downstream Fry108592
13.8 cm22 Aug 2016Cliveden Downstream Fry149223
13.8 cm20 Aug 2007Cliveden Downstream Fry108592
13.2 cm20 Aug 2007Cliveden Downstream Fry108592
13.1 cm22 Aug 2012Cliveden Upstream Fry135297

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

Explore the river

Where roach were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one roach 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 roach
Cliveden Upstream Fry30 Aug 20054 Sept 202514
Cliveden Downstream Fry30 Aug 20054 Sept 202515

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

2005–2025

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 402 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.1 cm
Lower quarter
3.6 cm
Median
4.2 cm
Upper quarter
6.9 cm
Largest
20 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Cliveden

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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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