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Gudgeon in the River Ouse/Ure eel surveys

Largest measured gudgeon: 14.4 cm

The largest gudgeon measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ouse/Ure eel surveys was 14.4 cm, recorded at Stillingfleet eel survey on 4 June 2014.

Across 235 measured gudgeon, the median measured length was 9.2 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 Ouse/Ure eel surveys.

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Most recent observation11 June 2026River Foss at Lilling Green (Eel) · 10 fish
Largest measured gudgeon
14.4 cm
Median length
9.2 cm
Fish measured
235
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
14.4 cm4 Jun 2014Stillingfleet eel survey141559
12.6 cm13 Jun 2014River Kyle u/s New Parks Beck141572
12.5 cm4 Jun 2024Overton Ings Fyke nets165142
12.4 cm2 Jun 2014River Tutt at St Helena's Weir141552
12.1 cm2 Jun 2014River Tutt at St Helena's Weir141552
12 cm4 Jun 2024Overton Ings Fyke nets165142
12 cm2 Jun 2014River Tutt at St Helena's Weir141552
11.9 cm4 Jun 2024Overton Ings Fyke nets165142
11.9 cm2 Jun 2014River Tutt at St Helena's Weir141552
11.7 cm4 Jun 2024Overton Ings Fyke nets165142

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
River Foss at Lilling Green (Eel)10 Jun 201411 Jun 20264
Overton Ings Fyke nets9 Jun 20162 Jun 20265
River Kyle Youlton Lodge9 Jun 20221 Jun 20263
Holbeck at Boroughbridge Road Bridge7 Jun 201610 Jun 20243
Upstream Linton Lock Fyke Nets16 Jun 20143 Jun 20242
River Tutt at St Helena's Weir16 Jul 20123 Jun 20244
River Kyle u/s New Parks Beck13 Jun 201415 Jun 20183
Stillingfleet eel survey4 Jun 20144 Jun 20141

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

2012–2026

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 235 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.1 cm
Lower quarter
7 cm
Median
9.2 cm
Upper quarter
10.2 cm
Largest
14.4 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Ouse/Ure eel surveys

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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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