River Barton Broad
12 fish species have been recorded at 15 locations along the River Barton Broad.
- Fish species
- 12
- Places surveyed
- 15
- Survey visits
- 102
- Records span
- 1988–2026
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RoachRutilus rutilus | 15 | 2026 | 32,796 | Median: 8.4 cm20,042 fish measuredLargest measured roach: 26.5 cm | — |
| RuffeGymnocephalus cernuus | 15 | 2022 | 19,042 | Median: 5.5 cm8,190 fish measuredLargest measured ruffe: 15 cm | — |
| Common breamAbramis brama | 15 | 2026 | 7,841 | Median: 6 cm5,406 fish measuredLargest measured common bream: 54.6 cm | Recorded weight: 1.9 oz (0.055 kg)1 fish weighed |
| PerchPerca fluviatilis | 15 | 2026 | 4,609 | Median: 6.2 cm3,229 fish measuredLargest measured perch: 33.3 cm | — |
| GudgeonGobio gobio | 15 | 2023 | 234 | Median: 8.4 cm233 fish measuredLargest measured gudgeon: 11.3 cm | — |
| FlounderPlatichthys flesus | 13 | 2005 | 77 | Median: 8.2 cm77 fish measuredLargest measured flounder: 20.6 cm | — |
| PikeEsox lucius | 10 | 2026 | 99 | Median: 59.2 cm99 fish measuredLargest measured pike: 87.3 cm | — |
| European eelAnguilla anguilla | 6 | 2026 | 11 | Median: 43 cm3 fish measuredLargest measured european eel: 44.2 cm | — |
| RuddScardinius erythrophthalmus | 2 | 2026 | 9 | Median: 8.4 cm9 fish measuredLargest measured rudd: 16.6 cm | — |
| 3-spined sticklebackGasterosteus aculeatus | 2 | 2002 | 4 | Median: 3.3 cm4 fish measuredLargest measured 3-spined stickleback: 3.9 cm | — |
| TenchTinca tinca | 1 | 2023 | 2 | Median: 17.9 cm2 fish measuredLargest measured tench: 27.3 cm | — |
| ChubLeuciscus cephalus | 1 | 2024 | 1 | Recorded length: 3.3 cm1 fish measured | — |
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 River Barton Broad. 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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