River Gannel
6 fish species have been recorded at 13 locations along the River Gannel.
- Fish species
- 6
- Places surveyed
- 13
- Survey visits
- 28
- Records span
- 1986–2021
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown / sea troutSalmo trutta | 13 | 2021 | 1,578 | Median: 11.4 cm978 fish measuredLargest measured brown / sea trout: 47.8 cm | — |
| European eelAnguilla anguilla | 13 | 2021 | 227 | Median: 16.6 cm194 fish measuredLargest measured european eel: 38.2 cm | — |
| BullheadCottus gobio | 8 | 2021 | 698 | Median: 4.1 cm568 fish measuredLargest measured bullhead: 8.4 cm | — |
| Brook lampreyLampetra planeri | 3 | 2021 | 16 | Median: 8.9 cm16 fish measuredLargest measured brook lamprey: 13.8 cm | — |
| FlounderPlatichthys flesus | 1 | 2005 | — | — | — |
| 3-spined sticklebackGasterosteus aculeatus | 1 | 2021 | 1 | Recorded length: 5.2 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 Gannel. 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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