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Grayling · Thymallus thymallus

Grayling in the River Corve

Largest measured grayling: 31.5 cm

The largest grayling measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Corve was 31.5 cm, recorded at Stanton Lacey on 5 July 2006.

Across 47 measured grayling, the median measured length was 17.8 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 Corve.

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Most recent observation22 August 2024Ludlow · 1 fish
Largest measured grayling
31.5 cm
Median length
17.8 cm
Fish measured
47
Survey locations
3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured grayling

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

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
31.5 cm5 Jul 2006Stanton Lacey100151
28.5 cm7 Jul 2010Stanton Lacey123602
27.8 cm18 Jun 2008Felton Farm111734
25.8 cm23 Jun 2009Stanton Lacey119769
25.3 cm23 Jun 2009Stanton Lacey119769
22 cm18 Jun 2008Felton Farm111734
21.6 cm18 Jun 2008Felton Farm111734
21.5 cm17 Jun 2008Stanton Lacey111635
21.2 cm17 Jun 2008Stanton Lacey111635
21.2 cm17 Jun 2008Stanton Lacey111635

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

Explore the river

Where grayling were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one grayling 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 grayling
Ludlow20 Aug 200322 Aug 20244
Stanton Lacey5 Jul 20067 Jul 20104
Felton Farm20 Aug 200318 Jun 20082

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

2003–2024

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 47 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.2 cm
Lower quarter
9.7 cm
Median
17.8 cm
Upper quarter
20.4 cm
Largest
31.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Corve

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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