Bow Lake
14 fish species have been recorded at 4 locations along the Bow Lake.
- Fish species
- 14
- Places surveyed
- 4
- Survey visits
- 6
- Records span
- 2009–2025
Local EA evidence
Where fish were recorded
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River conditions
Environment Agency evidence
Fish found in this river
Open a linked fish for detailed measurements, or use the map filter above to compare survey locations.
| Fish | Sites | Most recent | Fish counted | Measured length | Measured weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-spined sticklebackGasterosteus aculeatus | 4 | 2025 | 385 | Median: 3.2 cm234 fish measuredLargest measured 3-spined stickleback: 6 cm | — |
| GudgeonGobio gobio | 4 | 2025 | 134 | Median: 7.6 cm134 fish measuredLargest measured gudgeon: 14.6 cm | — |
| Stone loachBarbatula barbatula | 4 | 2025 | 108 | Recorded length: 6.8 cm1 fish measuredView stone loach measurement → | — |
| European eelAnguilla anguilla | 3 | 2025 | 8 | Median: 33 cm8 fish measuredLargest measured european eel: 52 cm | — |
| RoachRutilus rutilus | 3 | 2014 | 95 | Median: 9.2 cm95 fish measuredLargest measured roach: 21.5 cm | — |
| TenchTinca tinca | 3 | 2025 | 11 | Median: 6.2 cm11 fish measuredLargest measured tench: 10 cm | — |
| Blue orfeLeuciscus idus | 2 | 2025 | 8 | Median: 15.4 cm8 fish measuredLargest measured blue orfe: 18.5 cm | — |
| ChubLeuciscus cephalus | 2 | 2025 | 24 | Median: 17.9 cm24 fish measuredLargest measured chub: 28 cm | — |
| Brown / sea troutSalmo trutta | 2 | 2025 | 16 | Median: 20 cm16 fish measuredLargest measured brown / sea trout: 28.6 cm | — |
| BarbelBarbus barbus | 1 | 2009 | 3 | Median: 10.4 cm3 fish measuredLargest measured barbel: 12.5 cm | — |
| BullheadCottus gobio | 1 | 2009 | 1 | Recorded length: 4 cm1 fish measured | — |
| Common carpCyprinus carpio | 1 | 2009 | 4 | Median: 10 cm4 fish measuredLargest measured common carp: 12.5 cm | — |
| DaceLeuciscus leuciscus | 1 | 2025 | 1 | Recorded length: 17.1 cm1 fish measured | — |
| Golden goldfishCarassius auratus | 1 | 2009 | 2 | Median: 10.3 cm2 fish measuredLargest measured golden goldfish: 10.5 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 Bow Lake. 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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