Branston/Heighington/Sandhill Beck
7 fish species have been recorded at 3 locations along the Branston/Heighington/Sandhill Beck.
- Fish species
- 7
- Places surveyed
- 3
- Survey visits
- 4
- Records span
- 2016–2025
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 | 3 | 2025 | 120 | Median: 17.4 cm120 fish measuredLargest measured brown / sea trout: 32 cm | — |
| Stone loachBarbatula barbatula | 3 | 2025 | — | — | — |
| 3-spined sticklebackGasterosteus aculeatus | 2 | 2025 | — | — | — |
| BullheadCottus gobio | 1 | 2025 | — | — | — |
| European eelAnguilla anguilla | 1 | 2016 | 2 | Median: 34.3 cm2 fish measuredLargest measured european eel: 36 cm | — |
| RoachRutilus rutilus | 1 | 2016 | 1 | Recorded length: 10.2 cm1 fish measured | — |
| TenchTinca tinca | 1 | 2024 | 2 | Median: 11.5 cm2 fish measuredLargest measured tench: 11.5 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 Branston/Heighington/Sandhill Beck. 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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