Smelt · Osmerus eperlanus

Smelt in the River Rockland Broad

Largest measured smelt: 5.2 cm

The largest smelt measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Rockland Broad was 5.2 cm, recorded at 261 on 20 August 1991.

Across 6 measured smelt, the median measured length was 3.9 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 Rockland Broad.

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Most recent observation21 August 1991260 · 1 fish

Largest measured smelt: 5.2 cm
Median length: 3.9 cm
Fish measured: 6
Survey locations: 3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured smelt

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

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
5.2 cm	20 Aug 1991	261	17394
4.3 cm	21 Aug 1991	260	17393
4.1 cm	10 Jul 1987	263	17392
3.7 cm	10 Jul 1987	263	17392
3.5 cm	10 Jul 1987	263	17392
3.4 cm	10 Jul 1987	263	17392

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

Explore the river

Where smelt were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one smelt 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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding smelt
260	21 Aug 1991	21 Aug 1991	1
261	20 Aug 1991	20 Aug 1991	1
263	10 Jul 1987	10 Jul 1987	1

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

1987–1991

Survey records by year

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

187

088

089

090

291

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 3.4 cm
Lower quarter: 3.6 cm
Median: 3.9 cm
Upper quarter: 4.3 cm
Largest: 5.2 cm

0–99 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Rockland Broad

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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