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Gudgeon in the River MainTyne

Largest measured gudgeon: 13 cm

The largest gudgeon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River MainTyne was 13 cm, recorded at River Tyne At Corbridge on 1 August 2024.

Across 47 measured gudgeon, the median measured length was 9.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 2.8 oz (0.079 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River MainTyne.

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Most recent observation6 August 2025River Tyne at Ovingham · 1 fish
Largest measured gudgeon
13 cm
Median length
9.5 cm
Fish measured
47
Survey locations
8

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
13 cm1 Aug 2024River Tyne At Corbridge168910
12.9 cm1 Aug 2024River Tyne At Corbridge168910
12.7 cm16 Oct 2010River Tyne at Stocksfield124704
12.6 cm1 Aug 2024River Tyne At Corbridge168910
12.5 cm1 Aug 2024River Tyne At Corbridge168910
12.5 cm1 Aug 2024River Tyne At Corbridge168910
12.5 cm1 Aug 2024River Tyne At Corbridge168910
11.8 cm2 Aug 2024River Tyne at Ovingham168941
11.8 cm1 Aug 2024River Tyne At Corbridge168910
11.8 cm1 Aug 2024River Tyne At Corbridge168910

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

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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
River Tyne at Ovingham2 Aug 20246 Aug 20252
River Tyne At Hagg Farm, Wylam8 Jul 20032 Aug 20242
River Tyne At Corbridge1 Aug 20241 Aug 20241
River Tyne at Stocksfield16 Oct 201016 Oct 20101
River Tyne at Prudhoe9 Oct 20089 Oct 20081
River Tyne at Prudhoe Country Park (c)2 Jun 20052 Jun 20051
River Tyne at Corbridge (c)2 Jun 20052 Jun 20051
Mickley - Fry Survey18 Sept 199518 Sept 19951

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

1995–2025

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 47 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.9 cm
Lower quarter
7.9 cm
Median
9.5 cm
Upper quarter
11.2 cm
Largest
13 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight
2.8 oz (0.079 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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