Minnow · Phoxinus phoxinus

Minnow in the River Hamble

Largest measured minnow: 7.3 cm

The largest minnow measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Hamble was 7.3 cm, recorded at Lower Wangfield Farm Meadow on 22 July 2010.

Across 2 measured minnow, the median measured length was 7.1 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 Hamble.

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Most recent observation9 July 2024Lower Wangfield Farm Meadow · 3 fish

Largest measured minnow: 7.3 cm
Median length: 7.1 cm
Fish measured: 2
Survey locations: 4

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured minnow

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

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
7.3 cm	22 Jul 2010	Lower Wangfield Farm Meadow	123889
6.9 cm	22 Jul 2010	Lower Wangfield Farm Meadow	123889

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

Explore the river

Where minnow were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one minnow 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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding minnow
Lower Wangfield Farm Meadow	18 Jun 2009	9 Jul 2024	4
Frog Mill	28 May 2007	5 Aug 2021	3
Upstream of railway viaduct	21 Aug 2012	22 Aug 2018	3
Durley Mill	27 Aug 2002	27 Aug 2002	1

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

2002–2024

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 2 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 6.9 cm
Lower quarter: 7 cm
Median: 7.1 cm
Upper quarter: 7.2 cm
Largest: 7.3 cm

0–99 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Hamble

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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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