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Minnow · Phoxinus phoxinus

Minnow in the River Idle

Largest measured minnow: 7.2 cm

The largest minnow measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Idle was 7.2 cm, recorded at Eaton on 11 April 2017.

Across 230 measured minnow, the median measured length was 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 Idle.

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Most recent observation23 August 2024Bawtry
Largest measured minnow
7.2 cm
Median length
4 cm
Fish measured
230
Survey locations
6

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
7.2 cm11 Apr 2017Eaton150339
7 cm11 Apr 2017Tiln150340
7 cm11 Apr 2017Tiln150340
7 cm11 Apr 2017Eaton150339
6.9 cm13 Apr 2017Chain Bridge Lane150347
6.8 cm11 Apr 2017Eaton150339
6.8 cm2 May 2014Eaton140863
6.6 cm13 Apr 2017Chain Bridge Lane150347
6.6 cm11 Apr 2017Eaton150339
6.6 cm3 May 2011Eaton126157

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
Bawtry7 Sept 200623 Aug 20243
Chain Bridge Lane3 Sept 200221 Aug 20246
Mattersey Priory7 May 201413 Apr 20172
Tiln7 Mar 200011 Apr 20175
Eaton17 May 201011 Apr 20174
Gamston21 Oct 200321 Oct 20031

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

2000–2024

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 230 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.8 cm
Lower quarter
3.5 cm
Median
4 cm
Upper quarter
4.9 cm
Largest
7.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Idle

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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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