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Grayling · Thymallus thymallus

Grayling in the River Lune

Largest measured grayling: 29.7 cm

The largest grayling measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Lune was 29.7 cm, recorded at SAP/BT Quin, River Lune, Viaduct on 1 December 1995.

Across 22 measured grayling, the median measured length was 12.5 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 Lune.

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Most recent observation24 September 2025SAP/BT Annual, River Lune - Caravan Park · 4 fish
Largest measured grayling
29.7 cm
Median length
12.5 cm
Fish measured
22
Survey locations
3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured grayling

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

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
29.7 cm1 Dec 1995SAP/BT Quin, River Lune, Viaduct111425
24.1 cm1 Dec 1995SAP/BT Quin, River Lune, Viaduct111425
23.9 cm1 Dec 1995SAP/BT Quin, River Lune, Viaduct111425
14.1 cm24 Sept 2025SAP/BT Annual, River Lune - Caravan Park178892
13.8 cm1 Dec 1995SAP/BT Quin, River Lune, Viaduct111425
13.8 cm1 Dec 1995SAP/BT Quin, River Lune, Viaduct111425
13.6 cm16 Oct 2023SAP/BT Annual, River Lune - Caravan Park163896
13.4 cm1 Dec 1995SAP/BT Quin, River Lune, Viaduct111425
13.1 cm24 Sept 2025SAP/BT Annual, River Lune - Caravan Park178892
13.1 cm5 Oct 2010SAP/BT Annual, River Lune - Caravan Park124234

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

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Where grayling were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one grayling 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 grayling
SAP/BT Annual, River Lune - Caravan Park5 Oct 201024 Sept 20256
SAP/BT Quin, River Lune, D/s Carl Beck30 Sept 201611 Sept 20192
SAP/BT Quin, River Lune, Viaduct1 Dec 19951 Dec 19951

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

1995–2025

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 22 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
9.7 cm
Lower quarter
11.6 cm
Median
12.5 cm
Upper quarter
13.8 cm
Largest
29.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Lune

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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