Rainford Brook
7 fish species have been recorded at 4 locations along the Rainford Brook.
- Fish species
- 7
- Places surveyed
- 4
- Survey visits
- 8
- Records span
- 1994–2022
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-spined sticklebackGasterosteus aculeatus | 4 | 2005 | 6 | — | — |
| European eelAnguilla anguilla | 2 | 2022 | 30 | Median: 31 cm25 fish measuredLargest measured european eel: 55 cm | — |
| BullheadCottus gobio | 1 | 2000 | — | — | — |
| ChubLeuciscus cephalus | 1 | 2005 | 9 | Median: 22.8 cm9 fish measuredLargest measured chub: 29.5 cm | — |
| GudgeonGobio gobio | 1 | 2011 | 16 | — | — |
| RoachRutilus rutilus | 1 | 2005 | 13 | Median: 7.4 cm13 fish measuredLargest measured roach: 29.5 cm | — |
| TenchTinca tinca | 1 | 2000 | 1 | Recorded length: 35.5 cm1 fish measured | Recorded weight: 3 oz (0.085 kg)1 fish weighed |
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 Rainford Brook. 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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