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Brook lamprey · Lampetra planeri

Brook lamprey in the R. Burn

Largest measured brook lamprey: 14.8 cm

The largest brook lamprey measured in Environment Agency surveys of the R. Burn was 14.8 cm, recorded at River Burn (Shaws Farm) on 29 September 2016.

Across 7 measured brook lamprey, the median measured length was 13.2 cm.

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

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Most recent observation19 September 2017River Burn, Gollinglith foot (new) · 3 fish
Largest measured brook lamprey
14.8 cm
Median length
13.2 cm
Fish measured
7
Survey locations
3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured brook lamprey

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

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
14.8 cm29 Sept 2016River Burn (Shaws Farm)149868
14.5 cm29 Sept 2016River Burn (Shaws Farm)149868
13.2 cm10 Oct 2016R. Burn Downstream Rigg Bank149867
13.2 cm10 Oct 2016R. Burn Downstream Rigg Bank149867
12.7 cm29 Sept 2016River Burn (Shaws Farm)149868
11.5 cm29 Sept 2016River Burn (Shaws Farm)149868
8.7 cm29 Sept 2016River Burn, Gollinglith foot (new)149931

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

Explore the river

Where brook lamprey were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one brook lamprey 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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding brook lamprey
River Burn, Gollinglith foot (new)29 Sept 201619 Sept 20172
R. Burn Downstream Rigg Bank10 Oct 201610 Oct 20161
River Burn (Shaws Farm)29 Sept 201629 Sept 20161

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

2016–2017

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded brook lamprey that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 7 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
8.7 cm
Lower quarter
12.1 cm
Median
13.2 cm
Upper quarter
13.9 cm
Largest
14.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

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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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