Ruffe · Gymnocephalus cernuus

Ruffe in the River Stillwaters

Largest measured ruffe: 13.6 cm

The largest ruffe measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Stillwaters was 13.6 cm, recorded at Kingfisher, South Mskham on 27 November 2014.

Across 6 measured ruffe, the median measured length was 10.9 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 Stillwaters.

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Most recent observation27 November 2014Kingfisher, South Mskham · 2 fish

Largest measured ruffe: 13.6 cm
Median length: 10.9 cm
Fish measured: 6
Survey locations: 3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured ruffe

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
13.6 cm	27 Nov 2014	Kingfisher, South Mskham	150218
12.5 cm	21 Jan 2014	Bestwood, Number 1	150213
12 cm	21 Jan 2014	Bestwood, Number 1	150213
9.8 cm	21 Jan 2014	Bestwood, Number 1	150213
8.7 cm	27 Nov 2014	Kingfisher, South Mskham	150218
6.4 cm	26 Nov 2014	Cranes Pond, Kegworth	150214

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding ruffe
Kingfisher, South Mskham	27 Nov 2014	27 Nov 2014	1
Cranes Pond, Kegworth	26 Nov 2014	26 Nov 2014	1
Bestwood, Number 1	21 Jan 2014	21 Jan 2014	1

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

2014–2014

Survey records by year

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

314

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

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

Smallest: 6.4 cm
Lower quarter: 9 cm
Median: 10.9 cm
Upper quarter: 12.4 cm
Largest: 13.6 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Stillwaters

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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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