Minnow · Phoxinus phoxinus

Minnow in the Knathorne Brook

Largest measured minnow: 8.9 cm

The largest minnow measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Knathorne Brook was 8.9 cm, recorded at Quarry Easton Copse(Sp) on 30 August 2016.

Across 100 measured minnow, the median measured length was 6 cm.

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

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Most recent observation15 August 2025Quarry Easton Copse(Sp) · 12 fish

Largest measured minnow: 8.9 cm
Median length: 6 cm
Fish measured: 100
Survey locations: 2

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured minnow

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

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
8.9 cm	30 Aug 2016	Quarry Easton Copse(Sp)	149084
8.7 cm	6 Aug 2018	Quarry Easton Copse(Sp)	153027
8.2 cm	6 Aug 2018	Quarry Easton Copse(Sp)	153027
8.2 cm	30 Aug 2016	Quarry Easton Copse(Sp)	149084
8.1 cm	30 Aug 2016	Quarry Easton Copse(Sp)	149084
8.1 cm	30 Aug 2016	Quarry Easton Copse(Sp)	149084
8 cm	30 Aug 2016	Quarry Easton Copse(Sp)	149084
8 cm	30 Aug 2016	Quarry Easton Copse(Sp)	149084
7.8 cm	30 Aug 2016	Quarry Easton Copse(Sp)	149084
7.8 cm	30 Aug 2016	Quarry Easton Copse(Sp)	149084

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

Explore the river

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding minnow
Quarry Easton Copse(Sp)	30 Aug 2016	15 Aug 2025	3
Bradiford Farm (Sp)*	5 Aug 1996	1 Aug 2012	4

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

1996–2025

Survey records by year

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

196

097

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199

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105

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112

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118

019

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125

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

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

Smallest: 1.7 cm
Lower quarter: 2.7 cm
Median: 6 cm
Upper quarter: 7.1 cm
Largest: 8.9 cm

0–99 mm

100

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Knathorne Brook

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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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