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Ruffe · Gymnocephalus cernuus

Ruffe in the River Hull

Largest measured ruffe: 13.3 cm

The largest ruffe measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Hull was 13.3 cm, recorded at Wilfholme Landing HULLCRS/(LOWER)2 on 22 September 2010.

Across 16 measured ruffe, the median measured length was 9.8 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 Hull.

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Most recent observation22 September 2010Wilfholme Landing HULLCRS/(LOWER)2 · 2 fish
Largest measured ruffe
13.3 cm
Median length
9.8 cm
Fish measured
16
Survey locations
5

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured ruffe

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

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
13.3 cm22 Sept 2010Wilfholme Landing HULLCRS/(LOWER)2124340
12.3 cm22 Sept 2010Wilfholme Landing HULLCRS/(LOWER)2124340
11.8 cm22 Sept 2003Wilfholme Landing HULLCRS/(LOWER)278654
11.7 cm13 Oct 2009Wilfholme Landing HULLCRS/(LOWER)2119810
11.3 cm22 Sept 2003Hempholme Lock HULLCRS/(LOWER)178643
10.5 cm22 Sept 2003Hempholme Lock HULLCRS/(LOWER)178643
9.9 cm28 Oct 2004Hempholme Lock HULLCRS/(LOWER)183633
9.8 cm8 Oct 2001Hempholme Lock HULLCRS/(LOWER)167840
9.7 cm13 Oct 2009Wilfholme Landing HULLCRS/(LOWER)2119810
9.7 cm22 Sept 2003Hempholme Lock HULLCRS/(LOWER)178643

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

Explore the river

Where ruffe were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one ruffe 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 ruffe
Wilfholme Landing HULLCRS/(LOWER)222 Sept 200322 Sept 20103
Upstream of Hull Bridge HULLCRS/(LOWER)312 Oct 200912 Oct 20091
us Weel Bridge22 Oct 200722 Oct 20071
Hempholme Lock HULLCRS/(LOWER)18 Oct 200128 Oct 20043
Hempholme - Fry Survey13 Sept 199420 Sept 19962

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

1994–2010

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 16 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.6 cm
Lower quarter
7.8 cm
Median
9.8 cm
Upper quarter
11.4 cm
Largest
13.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Hull

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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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