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Minnow · Phoxinus phoxinus

Minnow in the River Cary

Largest measured minnow: 9.8 cm

The largest minnow measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cary was 9.8 cm, recorded at Perry's Bridge on 22 May 2019.

Across 580 measured minnow, the median measured length was 5.9 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 Cary.

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Most recent observation5 June 2025Cradle Bridge
Largest measured minnow
9.8 cm
Median length
5.9 cm
Fish measured
580
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
9.8 cm22 May 2019Perry's Bridge154502
9.4 cm22 May 2019Perry's Bridge154502
9.3 cm22 May 2019Perry's Bridge154502
9 cm14 Sept 2017Perry's Bridge151618
8.9 cm14 Sept 2017Perry's Bridge151618
8.8 cm22 May 2019Perry's Bridge154502
8.8 cm22 May 2019Perry's Bridge154502
8.8 cm14 Sept 2017Perry's Bridge151618
8.7 cm14 Sept 2017Perry's Bridge151618
8.7 cm14 Sept 2017Perry's Bridge151618

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

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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
Cradle Bridge5 Jun 20255 Jun 20251
Somerton Door3 Aug 20063 Jun 20257
Perry's Bridge11 Oct 201222 May 20193
Cary Bridge30 Apr 201930 Apr 20191
D/s Somerton STW10 Apr 201910 Apr 20191

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

2006–2025

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 580 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.4 cm
Lower quarter
5 cm
Median
5.9 cm
Upper quarter
6.7 cm
Largest
9.8 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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