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Minnow · Phoxinus phoxinus

Minnow in the River Holbeck

Largest measured minnow: 9 cm

The largest minnow measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Holbeck was 9 cm, recorded at Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT91 on 23 September 2012.

Across 45 measured minnow, the median measured length was 6.4 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 Holbeck.

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Most recent observation3 September 2024Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT91
Largest measured minnow
9 cm
Median length
6.4 cm
Fish measured
45
Survey locations
3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured minnow

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

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
9 cm23 Sept 2012Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT91133768
8.1 cm23 Sept 2012Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT91133768
7.8 cm23 Sept 2012Holbeck at Stonegrave133767
7.6 cm23 Sept 2012Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT91133768
7.5 cm23 Sept 2012Holbeck at East Gilling133766
7.4 cm23 Sept 2012Holbeck at Stonegrave133767
7.3 cm23 Sept 2012Holbeck at Stonegrave133767
7.2 cm26 Sept 2018Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT91153801
7.2 cm23 Sept 2012Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT91133768
7.2 cm23 Sept 2012Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT91133768

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding minnow
Holbeck, South of East Ness DERBT9112 Sept 19973 Sept 202414
Holbeck at Stonegrave26 Jun 200623 Sept 20122
Holbeck at East Gilling10 Sept 199723 Sept 20122

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

1997–2024

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 45 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.3 cm
Lower quarter
5.7 cm
Median
6.4 cm
Upper quarter
7.1 cm
Largest
9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Holbeck

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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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