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Gudgeon in the River Cuckmere

Largest measured gudgeon: 15.4 cm

The largest gudgeon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cuckmere was 15.4 cm, recorded at Horselunges Bridge on 8 October 2013.

Across 781 measured gudgeon, the median measured length was 9.6 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 472 gudgeon. The median was 0.3 oz (0.009 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1.5 oz (0.043 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 Cuckmere.

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Most recent observation8 November 2024Michelham Priory Road Bridge Downstream · 19 fish

Largest measured gudgeon: 15.4 cm
Median length: 9.6 cm
Fish measured: 781
Survey locations: 10

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
15.4 cm	8 Oct 2013	Horselunges Bridge	139275
15 cm	4 Nov 2010	Michelham Priory	125026
15 cm	20 Sept 2002	Michelham Priory	62400
14.9 cm	8 Oct 2013	Horselunges Bridge	139275
14.9 cm	8 Oct 2013	Horselunges Bridge	139275
14.8 cm	4 Nov 2010	Michelham Priory	125026
14.5 cm	8 Oct 2013	Horselunges Bridge	139275
14.4 cm	1 Sept 2004	Horselunges Bridge	81826
14.2 cm	8 Oct 2013	Horselunges Bridge	139275
14.2 cm	4 Nov 2010	Michelham Priory	125026

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
Michelham Priory Road Bridge Downstream	8 Nov 2024	8 Nov 2024	1
Sherman Bridge	14 Oct 1999	11 Sept 2024	8
Horselunges Bridge	14 Aug 2003	28 Aug 2024	11
Upstream Tumblers Gate	27 Aug 2021	27 Aug 2021	1
Sessingham Farm	4 Sept 2008	20 Sept 2018	5
Michelham Priory	12 Oct 1999	19 Sept 2018	12
Long Bridge	23 Oct 2009	2 Oct 2015	2
Mill Bridge	10 Sept 2013	10 Sept 2013	1
Arlington Intake	20 Jul 2000	22 Sept 2006	4
Boship Bridge	11 Oct 1999	11 Oct 1999	1

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

1999–2024

Survey records by year

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

399

100

001

102

203

404

305

306

307

408

509

310

011

112

213

014

315

016

017

418

019

020

121

022

023

324

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 781 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.1 cm
Lower quarter: 8 cm
Median: 9.6 cm
Upper quarter: 11.2 cm
Largest: 15.4 cm

0–99 mm

421

100–199 mm

360

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 472 gudgeon. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.2 oz (0.006 kg)
Median: 0.3 oz (0.009 kg)
Upper quarter: 0.5 oz (0.015 kg)
Heaviest: 1.5 oz (0.043 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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