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Ruffe · Gymnocephalus cernuus

Ruffe in the Well Creek

Largest measured ruffe: 15 cm

The largest ruffe measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Well Creek was 15 cm, recorded at Salters Lode on 14 May 2026.

Across 595 measured ruffe, the median measured length was 7.8 cm.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the Well Creek.

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Most recent observation14 May 2026Salters Lode · 17 fish
Largest measured ruffe
15 cm
Median length
7.8 cm
Fish measured
595
Survey locations
7

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured ruffe

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

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
15 cm14 May 2026Salters Lode181332
14.3 cm23 Apr 1999Aqueduct Bridge29751
14 cm23 May 2023Outwell Common162391
13.6 cm14 May 2026Salters Lode181332
13.5 cm23 May 2017Marmont Priory150511
13.2 cm14 May 2026Salters Lode181332
12.7 cm14 May 2026Salters Lode181332
12.5 cm14 May 2026Salters Lode181332
12.4 cm14 May 2026Salters Lode181332
12.3 cm25 May 2017Salters Lode150463

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding ruffe
Salters Lode3 May 198914 May 20267
Outwell Common5 May 198923 May 20235
Upwell28 May 199117 May 20233
Marmont Priory26 Apr 198916 May 20236
Aqueduct Bridge27 Apr 198921 Jun 20065
Boundry Farm5 Jun 19911 Jun 19942
Walsingham Fen8 May 198925 May 19943

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

1989–2026

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 595 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.8 cm
Lower quarter
6.3 cm
Median
7.8 cm
Upper quarter
9.3 cm
Largest
15 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Well Creek

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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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