River Don
5 fish species have been recorded at 12 locations along the River Don.
- Fish species
- 5
- Places surveyed
- 12
- Survey visits
- 15
- Records span
- 2016–2023
Local EA evidence
Where fish were recorded
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River conditions
Environment Agency evidence
Fish found in this river
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| Fish | Sites | Most recent | Fish counted | Measured length | Measured weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-spined sticklebackGasterosteus aculeatus | 11 | 2023 | 222 | Median: 4.3 cm184 fish measuredLargest measured 3-spined stickleback: 7.8 cm | — |
| European eelAnguilla anguilla | 9 | 2023 | 117 | Median: 20.9 cm112 fish measuredLargest measured european eel: 54.5 cm | — |
| Brown / sea troutSalmo trutta | 6 | 2023 | 13 | Median: 17.1 cm13 fish measuredLargest measured brown / sea trout: 26.3 cm | — |
| DaceLeuciscus leuciscus | 3 | 2016 | 12 | Median: 14.9 cm12 fish measuredLargest measured dace: 15.5 cm | — |
| ChubLeuciscus cephalus | 1 | 2016 | 2 | Median: 18.3 cm2 fish measuredLargest measured chub: 20 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 Don. 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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