Blackwater River
7 fish species have been recorded at 2 locations along the Blackwater River.
- Fish species
- 7
- Places surveyed
- 2
- Survey visits
- 14
- Records span
- 1997–2021
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown / sea troutSalmo trutta | 2 | 2021 | 342 | Median: 6.2 cm121 fish measuredLargest measured brown / sea trout: 27.2 cm | — |
| BullheadCottus gobio | 2 | 2021 | 311 | Median: 5.2 cm188 fish measuredLargest measured bullhead: 9.6 cm | — |
| European eelAnguilla anguilla | 2 | 2021 | 25 | Median: 24.5 cm25 fish measuredLargest measured european eel: 36.5 cm | — |
| Stone loachBarbatula barbatula | 2 | 2021 | 21 | Median: 7 cm21 fish measuredLargest measured stone loach: 11.1 cm | — |
| MinnowPhoxinus phoxinus | 2 | 2021 | 100 | Median: 6.5 cm100 fish measuredLargest measured minnow: 8.8 cm | — |
| Atlantic salmonSalmo salar | 2 | 2004 | 8 | — | — |
| RoachRutilus rutilus | 1 | 2004 | — | — | — |
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 Blackwater River. 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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