Gaitle Burn
10 fish species have been recorded at 5 locations along the Gaitle Burn.
- Fish species
- 10
- Places surveyed
- 5
- Survey visits
- 18
- Records span
- 2005–2015
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MinnowPhoxinus phoxinus | 5 | 2015 | — | — | — |
| Brown / sea troutSalmo trutta | 5 | 2013 | 38 | — | — |
| European eelAnguilla anguilla | 5 | 2014 | 41 | Median: 22.5 cm41 fish measuredLargest measured european eel: 37.5 cm | — |
| 3-spined sticklebackGasterosteus aculeatus | 5 | 2012 | — | — | — |
| Stone loachBarbatula barbatula | 4 | 2015 | — | — | — |
| DaceLeuciscus leuciscus | 4 | 2007 | 18 | — | — |
| Atlantic salmonSalmo salar | 3 | 2011 | 11 | — | — |
| BullheadCottus gobio | 1 | 2012 | — | — | — |
| ChubLeuciscus cephalus | 1 | 2009 | 4 | Recorded length: 15.8 cm1 fish measured | — |
| RoachRutilus rutilus | 1 | 2007 | 2 | — | — |
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 Gaitle Burn. 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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