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Roach · Rutilus rutilus

Roach in the River Glen Downstream Confluence

Largest measured roach: 22.5 cm

The largest roach measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Glen Downstream Confluence was 22.5 cm, recorded at Downstream Kates Bridge on 19 July 1999.

Across 47 measured roach, the median measured length was 12.5 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 Glen Downstream Confluence.

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Most recent observation28 October 2025Downstream Kates Bridge · 2 fish
Largest measured roach
22.5 cm
Median length
12.5 cm
Fish measured
47
Survey locations
3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured roach

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

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
22.5 cm19 Jul 1999Downstream Kates Bridge57001
20.5 cm7 May 1991Downstream Kates Bridge54302
17 cm12 Jul 1994Downstream Kates Bridge54318
17 cm12 Jul 1994Downstream Kates Bridge54318
17 cm12 Jul 1994Downstream Kates Bridge54318
16.5 cm12 Jul 1994Downstream Kates Bridge54318
16.3 cm16 Oct 2007Downstream Kates Bridge108184
16.1 cm3 Jun 2009Downstream Fletland Mill120711
16 cm12 Jul 1994Downstream Kates Bridge54318
15.5 cm19 Jul 1999Downstream Kates Bridge57001

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding roach
Downstream Kates Bridge7 May 199128 Oct 20258
Upstream Kates Bridge3 Sept 20243 Sept 20241
Downstream Fletland Mill3 Jun 20093 Jun 20091

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

1991–2025

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 47 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.5 cm
Lower quarter
9.8 cm
Median
12.5 cm
Upper quarter
14.5 cm
Largest
22.5 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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