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Minnow · Phoxinus phoxinus

Minnow in the Ripley Brook

Largest measured minnow: 7.5 cm

The largest minnow measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Ripley Brook was 7.5 cm, recorded at Two Bridges Plantation on 22 August 2011.

Across 14 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 Ripley Brook.

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Most recent observation17 August 2023Two Bridges Plantation
Largest measured minnow
7.5 cm
Median length
6 cm
Fish measured
14
Survey locations
3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured minnow

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

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
7.5 cm22 Aug 2011Two Bridges Plantation127508
7.2 cm20 Aug 2008Two Bridges Plantation115875
7 cm22 Aug 2011Two Bridges Plantation127508
6.5 cm20 Aug 2008Two Bridges Plantation115875
6.3 cm20 Aug 2008Two Bridges Plantation115875
6.3 cm20 Aug 2008Two Bridges Plantation115875
6.1 cm20 Aug 2008Two Bridges Plantation115875
5.8 cm20 Aug 2008Two Bridges Plantation115875
5.6 cm22 Aug 2011Two Bridges Plantation127508
5.6 cm20 Aug 2008Two Bridges Plantation115875

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding minnow
Two Bridges Plantation18 Aug 200417 Aug 20235
Upstream Quarry Discharge13 Sept 201210 Oct 20172
South Ripley Farm18 Aug 200418 Aug 20041

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

2004–2023

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 14 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.2 cm
Lower quarter
5.5 cm
Median
6 cm
Upper quarter
6.5 cm
Largest
7.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Ripley 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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