Ruffe · Gymnocephalus cernuus

Ruffe in the River Tidal Yare

Largest measured ruffe: 14.2 cm

The largest ruffe measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Tidal Yare was 14.2 cm, recorded at Brundall boatyard on 12 January 2022.

Across 263 measured ruffe, the median measured length was 7.3 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 Tidal Yare.

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Most recent observation28 January 2026Brundall boatyard · 1 fish

Largest measured ruffe: 14.2 cm
Median length: 7.3 cm
Fish measured: 263
Survey locations: 21

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
14.2 cm	12 Jan 2022	Brundall boatyard	160796
13.7 cm	30 Oct 1991	Upstream Beauchamp Arms	17541
13.5 cm	14 Aug 1997	Surlingham Bend	17571
13.4 cm	14 Aug 1997	Surlingham Bend	17571
13.4 cm	30 Oct 1991	Upstream Beauchamp Arms	17541
13.4 cm	29 Oct 1991	Coldham Hall	17539
13.3 cm	30 Oct 1991	Upstream Beauchamp Arms	17541
13.3 cm	30 Oct 1991	Upstream Beauchamp Arms	17541
13.2 cm	30 Oct 1991	Upstream Beauchamp Arms	17541
13.1 cm	30 Oct 1991	Upstream Beauchamp Arms	17541

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
Brundall boatyard	10 Mar 2010	28 Jan 2026	4
Rockland Staithe	19 Mar 2010	30 Jan 2024	3
Downstream Beauchamp Arms	30 Oct 1991	2 Sept 1997	2
Frostbite Sailing Club	19 Nov 1986	29 Aug 1997	3
Downstream Whitlingham Outfall	16 Sept 1987	28 Aug 1997	3
Surlingham Bend	14 Aug 1997	14 Aug 1997	1
Hall Farm	13 Nov 1991	14 Aug 1997	2
Brundall Gardens	16 Sept 1987	14 Aug 1997	2
Upstream Beauchamp Arms	17 Sept 1987	12 Aug 1997	3
Strumpshaw	29 Oct 1991	12 Aug 1997	2
Coldham Hall	16 Sept 1987	12 Aug 1997	3
Downstream Cantley B.S.	4 Dec 1991	4 Dec 1991	1
Electricity Station	19 Nov 1986	14 Nov 1991	3
Colmans Factory	14 Nov 1991	14 Nov 1991	1
Whitlingham Outfall	18 Nov 1986	13 Nov 1991	2
Whitlingham Lane	16 Sept 1987	13 Nov 1991	2
Bramerton Woods	13 Nov 1991	13 Nov 1991	1
Hardley Marshes	6 Oct 1987	6 Oct 1987	1
Downstream Chedgrave Common	6 Oct 1987	6 Oct 1987	1
Boulton & Paul	20 Nov 1986	20 Nov 1986	1
Thorpe Old Hall	19 Nov 1986	19 Nov 1986	1

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

1986–2026

Survey records by year

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

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090

1391

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997

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210

111

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 263 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 3.4 cm
Lower quarter: 6.1 cm
Median: 7.3 cm
Upper quarter: 8.3 cm
Largest: 14.2 cm

0–99 mm

204

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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