Minnow · Phoxinus phoxinus

Minnow in the River Allen (East & West)

Largest measured minnow: 7.4 cm

The largest minnow measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Allen (East & West) was 7.4 cm, recorded at River East Allen at Sinderhope on 16 July 2008.

Across 3 measured minnow, the median measured length was 7.2 cm.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Allen (East & West).

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Most recent observation25 July 2024River east Allen at Catton Bridge

Largest measured minnow: 7.4 cm
Median length: 7.2 cm
Fish measured: 3
Survey locations: 5

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
7.4 cm	16 Jul 2008	River East Allen at Sinderhope	113522
7.2 cm	16 Jul 2008	River East Allen at Sinderhope	113522
6 cm	16 Jul 2008	River East Allen at Sinderhope	113522

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
River east Allen at Catton Bridge	30 Aug 2023	25 Jul 2024	2
River Allen at Ridley Hall	12 Jul 2009	4 Sept 2023	6
River East Allen at Sinderhope	16 Jul 2008	24 Jul 2014	2
River Allen at Plankey Mill	27 Jul 1995	12 Sept 2005	2
River East Allen at Tedham	30 Aug 2005	30 Aug 2005	1

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

1995–2024

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 3 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 6 cm
Lower quarter: 6.6 cm
Median: 7.2 cm
Upper quarter: 7.3 cm
Largest: 7.4 cm

0–99 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Allen (East & West)

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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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