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Gudgeon in the River DS Lt Ouse

Largest measured gudgeon: 13.8 cm

The largest gudgeon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River DS Lt Ouse was 13.8 cm, recorded at Brandon Staunch on 11 May 1993.

Across 493 measured gudgeon, the median measured length was 9.3 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 Lt Ouse.

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Most recent observation24 July 2024Hockwold Common · 4 fish
Largest measured gudgeon
13.8 cm
Median length
9.3 cm
Fish measured
493
Survey locations
8

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured gudgeon

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

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
13.8 cm11 May 1993Brandon Staunch29869
13.8 cm6 May 1993Brandon Fen29872
13.3 cm11 May 1993Brandon Staunch29869
13.3 cm6 May 1993Brandon Fen29872
12.8 cm19 Jun 1990Brandon Staunch29861
12.8 cm19 Jun 1990Brandon Staunch29861
12.8 cm19 Apr 1989Brandon Staunch29850
12.3 cm11 May 1993Brandon Staunch29869
12.3 cm11 May 1993Brandon Staunch29869
12.3 cm11 May 1993Brandon Staunch29869

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding gudgeon
Hockwold Common20 Jun 199024 Jul 20245
Brandon Staunch19 Apr 198923 Jul 20247
Brandon Fen6 May 19939 Jun 20002
Wilton Bridge22 Jun 19907 Jun 20003
Little Ouse Village10 May 198917 May 19933
Plantation Farm27 Jun 199012 May 19932
Blackdyke Farm Little Ouse26 Jun 199026 Jun 19901
Orchard House12 May 198912 May 19891

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

1989–2024

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 493 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.3 cm
Lower quarter
7.8 cm
Median
9.3 cm
Upper quarter
10.3 cm
Largest
13.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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