Darwell River
12 fish species have been recorded at 3 locations along the Darwell River.
- Fish species
- 12
- Places surveyed
- 3
- Survey visits
- 6
- Records span
- 2007–2016
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BullheadCottus gobio | 3 | 2016 | 176 | Median: 4.1 cm176 fish measuredLargest measured bullhead: 8.7 cm | — |
| Brown / sea troutSalmo trutta | 3 | 2016 | 68 | Median: 14.5 cm68 fish measuredLargest measured brown / sea trout: 28.3 cm | — |
| ChubLeuciscus cephalus | 2 | 2016 | 28 | Median: 22 cm28 fish measuredLargest measured chub: 41 cm | — |
| European eelAnguilla anguilla | 2 | 2016 | 29 | Median: 27 cm29 fish measuredLargest measured european eel: 60 cm | — |
| Stone loachBarbatula barbatula | 2 | 2016 | 44 | Median: 7.5 cm44 fish measuredLargest measured stone loach: 11.5 cm | — |
| MinnowPhoxinus phoxinus | 1 | 2016 | 97 | Median: 5.5 cm97 fish measuredLargest measured minnow: 7.8 cm | — |
| DaceLeuciscus leuciscus | 1 | 2012 | 3 | Median: 12.3 cm3 fish measuredLargest measured dace: 14.7 cm | — |
| GudgeonGobio gobio | 1 | 2012 | 5 | Median: 10.5 cm5 fish measuredLargest measured gudgeon: 15.1 cm | — |
| Brook lampreyLampetra planeri | 1 | 2007 | 11 | Median: 12.5 cm11 fish measuredLargest measured brook lamprey: 15.5 cm | — |
| Common carpCyprinus carpio | 1 | 2012 | 1 | Recorded length: 44.5 cm1 fish measured | — |
| PerchPerca fluviatilis | 1 | 2012 | 4 | Median: 16.9 cm4 fish measuredLargest measured perch: 18.5 cm | — |
| RoachRutilus rutilus | 1 | 2012 | 1 | Recorded length: 12.4 cm1 fish measured | — |
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 Darwell 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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