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Minnow · Phoxinus phoxinus

Minnow in the Boldings Brook

Largest measured minnow: 7.5 cm

The largest minnow measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Boldings Brook was 7.5 cm, recorded at Downstream Farthing Bridge sq on 4 August 2005.

Across 100 measured minnow, the median measured length was 5.4 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 100 minnow. The median was 0.1 oz (0.002 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 0.2 oz (0.006 kg).

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

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Most recent observation25 June 2024Upstream Farthing Bridge
Largest measured minnow
7.5 cm
Median length
5.4 cm
Fish measured
100
Survey locations
3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured minnow

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

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
7.5 cm4 Aug 2005Downstream Farthing Bridge sq87067
6.7 cm4 Aug 2005Downstream Farthing Bridge sq87067
6.5 cm4 Aug 2005Downstream Farthing Bridge sq87067
6.5 cm4 Aug 2005Downstream Farthing Bridge sq87067
6.3 cm4 Aug 2005Downstream Farthing Bridge sq87067
6.2 cm4 Aug 2005Downstream Farthing Bridge sq87067
6.2 cm4 Aug 2005Downstream Farthing Bridge sq87067
6.2 cm4 Aug 2005Downstream Farthing Bridge sq87067
6.2 cm4 Aug 2005Downstream Farthing Bridge sq87067
6.1 cm4 Aug 2005Downstream Farthing Bridge sq87067

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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Where minnow were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one minnow 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 minnow
Upstream Farthing Bridge10 May 201325 Jun 20242
Redford Avenue25 Jul 201625 Jul 20161
Downstream Farthing Bridge sq4 Aug 20054 Aug 20051

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

2005–2024

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 100 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.7 cm
Lower quarter
5 cm
Median
5.4 cm
Upper quarter
5.7 cm
Largest
7.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 100 minnow. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Median
0.1 oz (0.002 kg)
Upper quarter
0.1 oz (0.002 kg)
Heaviest
0.2 oz (0.006 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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