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Ruffe · Gymnocephalus cernuus

Ruffe in the River Rmc

Largest measured ruffe: 12 cm

The largest ruffe measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Rmc was 12 cm, recorded at Appledore Seine Netting on 7 April 2015.

Across 163 measured ruffe, the median measured length was 7.1 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 Rmc.

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Most recent observation14 May 2024Appledore Seine Netting · 2 fish
Largest measured ruffe
12 cm
Median length
7.1 cm
Fish measured
163
Survey locations
8

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
12 cm7 Apr 2015Appledore Seine Netting144599
12 cm4 Apr 2012Appledore Seine Netting131510
11.5 cm4 Apr 2012Appledore Seine Netting131510
11.1 cm7 Apr 2015Appledore Seine Netting144599
11 cm1 Apr 2015Stonebridge Seine Netting144530
10.8 cm7 Apr 2015Appledore Seine Netting144599
10.6 cm7 Apr 2015Appledore Seine Netting144599
10.6 cm7 Apr 2015Appledore Seine Netting144599
10.3 cm7 Apr 2015Appledore Seine Netting144599
10.3 cm7 Apr 2015Appledore Seine Netting144599

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
Appledore Seine Netting9 May 200914 May 20245
Stonebridge Seine Netting14 Apr 20101 May 20245
Ham Street Seine Netting5 May 200930 Apr 20244
Bilsington Seine Netting8 Apr 201516 May 20182
Aldergate Bridge Seine Netting7 Apr 20107 Apr 20101
Appledore2 May 20079 May 20082
Aldergate Bridge18 Apr 20078 May 20082
Ham Street6 May 20086 May 20081

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

2007–2024

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 163 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.3 cm
Lower quarter
6.5 cm
Median
7.1 cm
Upper quarter
7.7 cm
Largest
12 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Rmc

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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