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Common goby · Pomatoschistus microps

Common goby in the River Trent

Largest measured common goby: 4.1 cm

The largest common goby measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Trent was 4.1 cm, recorded at North Clifton Net on 13 October 2017.

Across 54 measured common goby, the median measured length was 3.2 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 Trent.

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Most recent observation13 October 2017North Clifton Net · 12 fish
Largest measured common goby
4.1 cm
Median length
3.2 cm
Fish measured
54
Survey locations
2

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured common goby

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

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
4.1 cm13 Oct 2017North Clifton Net151959
4 cm10 Oct 2012North Clifton Net134361
4 cm10 Oct 2012North Clifton Net134361
4 cm10 Oct 2012North Clifton Net134361
3.9 cm10 Oct 2012North Clifton Net134361
3.9 cm10 Oct 2012North Clifton Net134361
3.8 cm13 Oct 2017North Clifton Net151959
3.8 cm22 Sept 2014North Clifton Net143373
3.7 cm7 Oct 2009Dunham Net119567
3.6 cm10 Oct 2012North Clifton Net134361

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

Explore the river

Where common goby were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one common goby 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 common goby
North Clifton Net19 Oct 201013 Oct 20177
Dunham Net7 Oct 20097 Oct 20091

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

2009–2017

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded common goby that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 54 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.8 cm
Lower quarter
2.8 cm
Median
3.2 cm
Upper quarter
3.4 cm
Largest
4.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Trent

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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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