Minnow · Phoxinus phoxinus

Minnow in the River Leen

Largest measured minnow: 6.5 cm

The largest minnow measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Leen was 6.5 cm, recorded at Papplewick on 6 July 2011.

This is the only individual minnow length in the dataset for this river.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Leen.

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Most recent observation29 July 2022Q.M.C. · 50 fish

Largest measured minnow: 6.5 cm
Length sample: 1 fish
Survey records: 10
Survey locations: 7

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
6.5 cm	6 Jul 2011	Papplewick	126854

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
Q.M.C.	31 May 2005	29 Jul 2022	2
Papplewick	31 May 2005	29 Jul 2022	3
Downstream Quarry Bank	12 Sept 1985	12 Sept 1985	1
Warp Mill Bridge	11 Sept 1985	11 Sept 1985	1
Upstream Bestwood Park Lake	11 Sept 1985	11 Sept 1985	1
Grange Farm	11 Sept 1985	11 Sept 1985	1
Bayles Mill (Bulwell)	13 Jul 1982	13 Jul 1982	1

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

1982–2022

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Recorded length

One individual length was recorded for this fish and river.

Recorded length: 6.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Leen

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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