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Gudgeon in the River Ingrebourne

Largest measured gudgeon: 18 cm

The largest gudgeon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ingrebourne was 18 cm, recorded at Hacton Lane on 2 May 2000.

Across 914 measured gudgeon, the median measured length was 9.5 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 Ingrebourne.

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Most recent observation30 April 2024Hacton Lane · 7 fish
Largest measured gudgeon
18 cm
Median length
9.5 cm
Fish measured
914
Survey locations
4

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
18 cm2 May 2000Hacton Lane103417
18 cm2 May 2000Hacton Lane103417
18 cm2 May 2000Hacton Lane103417
15.9 cm25 May 2012Cockabourne Bridge133911
15.9 cm25 May 2012Cockabourne Bridge133911
15.5 cm2 May 2000Hacton Lane103417
15.3 cm16 Apr 1996Hacton Lane103455
15 cm25 May 2012Cockabourne Bridge133911
15 cm2 May 2000Hacton Lane103417
15 cm16 Apr 1996Hacton Lane103455

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
Hacton Lane16 Apr 199630 Apr 20247
Squadrons Approach18 Apr 199630 Oct 20184
Cockabourne Bridge25 May 201225 May 20121
Upminster Golf Course11 Nov 200511 Nov 20051

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

1996–2024

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 914 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.9 cm
Lower quarter
8.5 cm
Median
9.5 cm
Upper quarter
11.3 cm
Largest
18 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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