freshwater species guide

Gudgeon fishing in the UK

FishMap links gudgeon with 4 source-backed fishing locations across 4 UK areas, alongside seasonal planning data and venue access information.

Gobio gobio4 mapped venuesStrongest index: July, August, June

About Gudgeon

Gobio gobio is included in FishMap’s UK freshwater catalogue. FishMap uses the coarse seasonal pattern and the dace Fishability profile for this species.

Venue listings show where the species is recorded in FishMap’s source data. They do not guarantee that it is currently present, feeding or available to target.

Best months

The strongest planning indices are July, August, June. These values represent broad seasonality rather than live catch probability.

  • Jan36
  • Feb39
  • Mar46
  • Apr55
  • May64
  • Jun70
  • Jul74
  • Aug73
  • Sep67
  • Oct58
  • Nov48
  • Dec40

Where to fish for Gudgeon

4 indexable FishMap venues currently record this species. Check access, licences, seasons and current venue rules before travelling.

Manor Farm LakesLower Caldecote, near Biggleswade

100-acre Central Bedfordshire fishery with seven named lakes—Anne’s, Becks, Blunham, Booneys, Carp, Damsel and Winters—plus access to one mile of the River Ivel. The complex supports pleasure, match, specimen-carp and seasonal predator fishing.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Hampstead Heath Fishing PondsHampstead Heath

One guide record for Highgate Men’s, Model Boating, Hampstead No. 2, Viaduct and Vale of Health ponds.

Members, club or private access
Kiveton WatersKiveton Park, Sheffield

Three-water commercial coarse fishery for pleasure, juniors and matches.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Rushmoor LakesRushmoor, near Farnham

Family-run two-water Surrey fishery with a mixed coarse lake and the Pine Tree specimen-carp lake.

Day ticket / visitor permit

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Seasonal guidance, not a catch forecast

Weather, water conditions, angling pressure and local rules can materially change fishing prospects. Confirm information with the operator or rights holder.