Ruffe · Gymnocephalus cernuus

Ruffe in the River Torne

Largest measured ruffe: 12.4 cm

The largest ruffe measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Torne was 12.4 cm, recorded at Torne Bridge on 1 April 2004.

Across 12 measured ruffe, the median measured length was 9.3 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 Torne.

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Most recent observation27 April 2016Blaxton Banks · 1 fish

Largest measured ruffe: 12.4 cm
Median length: 9.3 cm
Fish measured: 12
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
12.4 cm	1 Apr 2004	Torne Bridge	79529
11.6 cm	27 Apr 2016	Blaxton Banks	147966
11.2 cm	1 Apr 2004	Torne Bridge	79529
11.1 cm	5 Oct 2005	Torne Bridge	86889
10 cm	1 Apr 2004	Torne Bridge	79529
9.5 cm	1 Apr 2004	Torne Bridge	79529
9.1 cm	1 Apr 2004	Torne Bridge	79529
8.7 cm	1 Apr 2004	Torne Bridge	79529
8.2 cm	1 Apr 2004	Torne Bridge	79529
8.1 cm	28 Apr 1994	Westgate Bridge	25229

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
Blaxton Banks	27 Apr 2016	27 Apr 2016	1
Torne Bridge	1 Apr 2004	5 Oct 2005	2
Westgate Bridge	28 Apr 1994	28 Apr 1994	1

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

1994–2016

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 12 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7.3 cm
Lower quarter: 8.2 cm
Median: 9.3 cm
Upper quarter: 11.1 cm
Largest: 12.4 cm

0–99 mm

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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