Roach · Rutilus rutilus

Roach in the River Cuckmere

Largest measured roach: 29.2 cm

The largest roach measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cuckmere was 29.2 cm, recorded at Michelham Priory on 20 September 2002.

Across 3,238 measured roach, the median measured length was 9.8 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 887 roach. The median was 1 oz (0.027 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 10.9 oz (0.31 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 · 4 fish

Largest measured roach: 29.2 cm
Median length: 9.8 cm
Fish measured: 3,238
Survey locations: 10

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured roach

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
29.2 cm	20 Sept 2002	Michelham Priory	62400
28.1 cm	14 Sept 2006	Sherman Bridge	102564
28 cm	20 Sept 2002	Michelham Priory	62400
28 cm	20 Sept 2002	Michelham Priory	62400
27.4 cm	10 Sept 2013	Mill Bridge	138805
27 cm	20 Sept 2002	Michelham Priory	62400
26.4 cm	9 Sept 2003	Arlington Intake	76991
26.2 cm	23 Oct 2009	Long Bridge	120684
25.9 cm	9 Sept 2003	Arlington Intake	76991
25.3 cm	24 Sept 2018	Long Bridge	153473

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding roach
Michelham Priory Road Bridge Downstream	8 Nov 2024	8 Nov 2024	1
Long Bridge	10 Sept 2008	18 Sept 2024	7
Sherman Bridge	14 Oct 1999	11 Sept 2024	12
Horselunges Bridge	1 Sept 2004	28 Aug 2024	8
Upstream Tumblers Gate	27 Aug 2021	27 Aug 2021	1
Sessingham Farm	20 Sept 2007	20 Sept 2018	7
Michelham Priory	12 Oct 1999	19 Sept 2018	12
Mill Bridge	10 Sept 2013	10 Sept 2013	1
Arlington Intake	20 Jul 2000	22 Sept 2006	6
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 roach that year.

399

100

001

202

303

404

405

406

407

508

509

410

011

212

113

014

415

016

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518

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121

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424

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 3,238 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.3 cm
Lower quarter: 4.7 cm
Median: 9.8 cm
Upper quarter: 13.5 cm
Largest: 29.2 cm

0–99 mm

1641

100–199 mm

1525

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 887 roach. 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 (0.007 kg)
Median: 1 oz (0.027 kg)
Upper quarter: 1.8 oz (0.052 kg)
Heaviest: 10.9 oz (0.31 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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