River Dunstable
7 fish species have been recorded at 3 locations along the River Dunstable.
- Fish species
- 7
- Places surveyed
- 3
- Survey visits
- 12
- Records span
- 1984–2022
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BullheadCottus gobio | 3 | 2022 | 47 | Median: 5.3 cm47 fish measuredLargest measured bullhead: 8.2 cm | — |
| Brown / sea troutSalmo trutta | 3 | 2022 | 156 | Median: 10.8 cm112 fish measuredLargest measured brown / sea trout: 23.9 cm | — |
| MinnowPhoxinus phoxinus | 3 | 2022 | 19 | Median: 5.9 cm19 fish measuredLargest measured minnow: 7.2 cm | — |
| Stone loachBarbatula barbatula | 3 | 2022 | 2 | Median: 9.6 cm2 fish measuredLargest measured stone loach: 9.9 cm | — |
| European eelAnguilla anguilla | 3 | 2016 | 1 | Recorded length: 50 cm1 fish measuredView european eel measurement → | — |
| Brook lampreyLampetra planeri | 2 | 2022 | 22 | Median: 12.3 cm22 fish measuredLargest measured brook lamprey: 15.5 cm | — |
| Atlantic salmonSalmo salar | 1 | 2004 | 8 | Recorded length: 11.3 cm1 fish measured | — |
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 Dunstable. 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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