Main River Hems

6 fish species have been recorded at 2 locations along the Main River Hems.

Records updated10 August 2026Most recent survey: 2024
Fish species
6
Places surveyed
2
Survey visits
10
Records span
1996–2024

Local EA evidence

Where fish were recorded

2 of 2 places shown

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River conditions

Environment Agency evidence

Fish found in this river

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FishSitesMost recentFish countedMeasured lengthMeasured weight
Brown / sea troutSalmo trutta22024311Median: 16.5 cm44 fish measuredLargest measured brown / sea trout: 36.5 cm—
European eelAnguilla anguilla2202414Median: 24.2 cm12 fish measuredLargest measured european eel: 49.3 cm—
BullheadCottus gobio22024396Median: 4.9 cm50 fish measuredLargest measured bullhead: 7.1 cm—
MinnowPhoxinus phoxinus2202442Median: 8.5 cm3 fish measuredLargest measured minnow: 8.7 cm—
Atlantic salmonSalmo salar1201438Median: 11.5 cm15 fish measuredLargest measured atlantic salmon: 14 cm—
Stone loachBarbatula barbatula11999———

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 Main River Hems. 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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