River Darkwater

2 fish species have been recorded at 2 locations along the River Darkwater.

Records updated10 August 2026Most recent survey: 2001
Fish species
2
Places surveyed
2
Survey visits
2
Records span
2001

Local EA evidence

Where fish were recorded

2 of 2 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
Brown / sea troutSalmo trutta22001124Median: 10.6 cm124 fish measuredLargest measured brown / sea trout: 29.3 cmMedian: 0.5 oz (0.014 kg)124 fish weighedLargest measured: 10.1 oz (0.287 kg)
European eelAnguilla anguilla120011——

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 Darkwater. 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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