Barley Water

5 fish species have been recorded at 1 location along the Barley Water.

Records updated10 August 2026Most recent survey: 2019
Fish species
5
Places surveyed
1
Survey visits
10
Records span
2011–2019

Local EA evidence

Where fish were recorded

1 of 1 places shown

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River conditions

Environment Agency evidence

Fish found in this river

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FishSitesMost recentFish countedMeasured lengthMeasured weight
Brown / sea troutSalmo trutta12019508Median: 12.5 cm329 fish measuredLargest measured brown / sea trout: 28.2 cm—
BullheadCottus gobio12019———
Stone loachBarbatula barbatula12019———
3-spined sticklebackGasterosteus aculeatus12019———
European eelAnguilla anguilla120135Median: 28 cm5 fish measuredLargest measured european eel: 55 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 Barley Water. 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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