River Brett (Headwaters)

7 fish species have been recorded at 4 locations along the River Brett (Headwaters).

Records updated10 August 2026Most recent survey: 2016
Fish species
7
Places surveyed
4
Survey visits
12
Records span
1997–2016

Local EA evidence

Where fish were recorded

4 of 4 places shown

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River conditions

Environment Agency evidence

Fish found in this river

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FishSitesMost recentFish countedMeasured lengthMeasured weight
MinnowPhoxinus phoxinus42016584Median: 5.8 cm584 fish measuredLargest measured minnow: 8.5 cm—
3-spined sticklebackGasterosteus aculeatus42016345Median: 3.8 cm251 fish measuredLargest measured 3-spined stickleback: 5.7 cm—
Stone loachBarbatula barbatula42016241Median: 6.9 cm241 fish measuredLargest measured stone loach: 11.7 cm—
BullheadCottus gobio4201668Median: 5.5 cm68 fish measuredLargest measured bullhead: 9.2 cm—
European eelAnguilla anguilla120042Recorded length: 36 cm1 fish measuredRecorded weight: 9.5 oz (0.27 kg)1 fish weighed
RoachRutilus rutilus120102Median: 14.9 cm2 fish measuredLargest measured roach: 16 cm—
DaceLeuciscus leuciscus120044Median: 10.6 cm4 fish measuredLargest measured dace: 13.2 cm—

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 Brett (Headwaters). 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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