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Spined loach · Cobitis taenia

Spined loach in the River Blythe

Largest measured spined loach: 7.3 cm

The largest spined loach measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Blythe was 7.3 cm, recorded at Blythe Mill on 15 March 2005.

Across 2 measured spined loach, the median measured length was 6.6 cm.

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

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Most recent observation2 July 2024Molands Bridge
Largest measured spined loach
7.3 cm
Median length
6.6 cm
Fish measured
2
Survey locations
3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured spined loach

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

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
7.3 cm15 Mar 2005Blythe Mill84280
5.9 cm15 Mar 2005Blythe Mill84280

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

Explore the river

Where spined loach were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one spined loach 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 spined loach
Upstream Eastcote Brook2 Jul 20242 Jul 20241
Molands Bridge2 Jul 20242 Jul 20241
Blythe Mill15 Mar 200515 Mar 20051

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

2005–2024

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded spined loach that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 2 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.9 cm
Lower quarter
6.3 cm
Median
6.6 cm
Upper quarter
7 cm
Largest
7.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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