Asheldham Brook
9 fish species have been recorded at 6 locations along the Asheldham Brook.
- Fish species
- 9
- Places surveyed
- 6
- Survey visits
- 20
- Records span
- 1986–2003
Local EA evidence
Where fish were recorded
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River conditions
Environment Agency evidence
Fish found in this river
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| Fish | Sites | Most recent | Fish counted | Measured length | Measured weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European eelAnguilla anguilla | 4 | 2003 | 6 | Median: 34 cm3 fish measuredLargest measured european eel: 38 cm | Median: 2.6 oz (0.074 kg)3 fish weighedLargest measured: 4.9 oz (0.138 kg) |
| FlounderPlatichthys flesus | 3 | 2003 | 107 | Median: 5.9 cm97 fish measuredLargest measured flounder: 34.2 cm | — |
| 3-spined sticklebackGasterosteus aculeatus | 3 | 1999 | 2,003 | Median: 4.3 cm7 fish measuredLargest measured 3-spined stickleback: 4.8 cm | — |
| Thick lipped grey mulletChelon labrosus | 3 | 1999 | 7 | Median: 11.7 cm7 fish measuredLargest measured thick lipped grey mullet: 13.2 cm | Median: 0.5 oz (0.015 kg)5 fish weighedLargest measured: 0.6 oz (0.017 kg) |
| RuddScardinius erythrophthalmus | 2 | 2003 | 32 | Median: 17 cm2 fish measuredLargest measured rudd: 20.5 cm | — |
| Common gobyPomatoschistus microps | 1 | 1993 | 9 | Median: 4 cm9 fish measuredLargest measured common goby: 5.4 cm | — |
| Common carpCyprinus carpio | 1 | 2003 | 3 | Median: 49.5 cm3 fish measuredLargest measured common carp: 55 cm | — |
| HerringClupea harengus | 1 | 1993 | 1 | Recorded length: 5.9 cm1 fish measured | Recorded weight: 0.1 oz (0.002 kg)1 fish weighed |
| RoachRutilus rutilus | 1 | 2003 | 36 | Median: 15 cm6 fish measuredLargest measured roach: 19 cm | — |
EA surveys have recorded these fish at particular sites and times. Absence from a survey is not evidence that a species is absent from the river. Every valid individual length and weight is retained, with its sample size shown.
Useful context
This page follows survey locations along the main Asheldham Brook. Tributaries and unrelated rivers with similar names are kept separate.
The map shows past fish records, not fishing access or a promise of what you’ll catch today.
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