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Bitterling · Rhodeus sericeus

Bitterling in the River DS Wissey

Largest measured bitterling: 8.6 cm

The largest bitterling measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River DS Wissey was 8.6 cm, recorded at Catsholme Pump on 3 July 2012.

Across 213 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 Wissey.

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Most recent observation6 August 2024Hilgay Moorings · 1,377 fish
Largest measured bitterling
8.6 cm
Median length
6.3 cm
Fish measured
213
Survey locations
4

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
8.6 cm3 Jul 2012Catsholme Pump131701
7.7 cm6 Aug 2024Hilgay Moorings166194
7.5 cm6 Aug 2024Hilgay Moorings166194
7.5 cm6 Aug 2024Hilgay Moorings166194
7.3 cm6 Aug 2024Hilgay Moorings166194
7.2 cm6 Aug 2024Hilgay Moorings166194
7.2 cm6 Aug 2024Hilgay Moorings166194
7.2 cm6 Aug 2024Hilgay Moorings166194
7.1 cm6 Aug 2024Hilgay Moorings166194
7 cm6 Aug 2024Hilgay Moorings166194

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
Hilgay Moorings1 Aug 20076 Aug 20243
Catsholme Pump3 Jul 20123 Jul 20121
Hilgay Fen28 Jun 201228 Jun 20121
Wissington Beet20 Aug 200720 Aug 20071

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

2007–2024

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 213 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.5 cm
Lower quarter
5.9 cm
Median
6.3 cm
Upper quarter
6.6 cm
Largest
8.6 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River DS Wissey

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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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