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Gudgeon in the River Evenlode

Largest measured gudgeon: 15.6 cm

The largest gudgeon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Evenlode was 15.6 cm, recorded at Chilson on 4 April 2012.

Across 1,617 measured gudgeon, the median measured length was 9.6 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 Evenlode.

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Most recent observation28 August 2024Hanborough (Blenheim enhancement) · 7 fish
Largest measured gudgeon
15.6 cm
Median length
9.6 cm
Fish measured
1,617
Survey locations
25

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
15.6 cm4 Apr 2012Chilson131078
15.3 cm28 Aug 2024Hanborough (Blenheim enhancement)166595
15.2 cm7 May 2009Blenheim Sawmill117254
15.2 cm17 May 2005Finstock84576
15.2 cm1 May 2003Foxholes75877
15.1 cm20 Apr 2010Blenheim Sawmill121419
15.1 cm7 May 2009Combe - Grintley Hill117253
15 cm20 Apr 2010Blenheim Sawmill121419
14.9 cm21 Apr 2015Lower Ridings Farm144574
14.7 cm16 Apr 2008Charlbury110765

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
Hanborough (Blenheim enhancement)28 Sept 200628 Aug 20243
Bladon (Blenheim enhancement)25 Feb 199228 Aug 20244
Kingham13 Jun 202413 Jun 20241
Finstock15 May 200311 Jun 20246
Ashford Mill11 Jun 202411 Jun 20241
Shipton-Under-Wychwood27 May 200416 May 20244
Ascott-Under-Wychwood3 Sept 200216 May 202410
Lower Ridings Farm16 Feb 19939 May 20248
Combe - Grintley Hill16 Feb 19939 May 202410
Dean Grove6 May 20037 May 202412
Daylesford30 Apr 202430 Apr 20241
Bruern10 Apr 201930 Apr 20242
Charlbury Upper Channel23 Apr 202423 Apr 20241
Charlbury2 Nov 199323 Apr 20246
Cornwell Brook - Evenlode Confluence18 Apr 202418 Apr 20241
Langley Mill Lower Channel17 Apr 201917 Apr 20191
Eynsham Mill Side Channel10 Apr 201910 Apr 20191
Blenheim Sawmill23 May 200722 May 20187
Pudlicote Enhancement30 Aug 201730 Aug 20171
Chilson6 May 200318 May 201510
Cassington Mill- mill stream21 May 200318 Apr 20129
Cassington Mill - Canal Stream14 Aug 200218 Apr 201210
Lyneham22 May 20033 May 20064
Foxholes15 Oct 19923 May 20054
Bledington1 Apr 20041 Apr 20041

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

1992–2024

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 1,617 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.1 cm
Lower quarter
7.8 cm
Median
9.6 cm
Upper quarter
10.8 cm
Largest
15.6 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Evenlode

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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