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Bitterling · Rhodeus sericeus

Bitterling in the River DS Cam

Largest measured bitterling: 8.8 cm

The largest bitterling measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River DS Cam was 8.8 cm, recorded at Fen Ditton on 18 October 1996.

Across 869 measured bitterling, the median measured length was 6.3 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 DS Cam.

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Most recent observation2 October 2025Clayhithe Bridge · 58 fish
Largest measured bitterling
8.8 cm
Median length
6.3 cm
Fish measured
869
Survey locations
10

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured bitterling

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

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
8.8 cm18 Oct 1996Fen Ditton29385
8.5 cm16 Aug 2016Fen Ditton149212
8.3 cm7 Sept 2001Fen Ditton30809
8.3 cm18 Oct 1996Fen Ditton29385
8.3 cm16 Oct 1996Horningsea29387
8.1 cm16 Aug 2016Fen Ditton149212
7.9 cm18 Aug 2016Clayhithe Bridge148942
7.9 cm16 Aug 2016Fen Ditton149212
7.8 cm25 Sept 2019Clayhithe Bridge155524
7.8 cm18 Aug 2016Clayhithe Bridge148942

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

Explore the river

Where bitterling were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one bitterling 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 bitterling
Clayhithe Bridge24 Oct 19962 Oct 202513
Baits Bite Lock17 Oct 19961 Oct 20259
Fen Ditton19 May 199330 Sept 202513
Midsummer Common14 Oct 199625 Sept 20256
DS Upware7 Feb 20237 Feb 20231
Ducketts Farm Upware3 Jun 199319 Aug 20165
Dimmocks Cote27 Dec 19906 Sept 201313
Commissioners Farm23 Jan 198927 Sept 20114
Horningsea16 Oct 199619 Aug 20113
Hatleys Wash26 May 19931 Aug 20114

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

1989–2025

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 869 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.5 cm
Lower quarter
6.3 cm
Median
6.3 cm
Upper quarter
6.8 cm
Largest
8.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River DS Cam

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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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