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Minnow · Phoxinus phoxinus

Minnow in the River Main Camel

Largest measured minnow: 7.2 cm

The largest minnow measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Camel was 7.2 cm, recorded at Gam on 30 June 2023.

Across 12 measured minnow, the median measured length was 6 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 Main Camel.

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Most recent observation2 July 2024Tresarrett · 1 fish
Largest measured minnow
7.2 cm
Median length
6 cm
Fish measured
12
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 cm30 Jun 2023Gam162736
7.1 cm16 Jun 2023Grogley Halt162541
7.1 cm16 Jun 2023Grogley Halt162541
6.4 cm30 Aug 2017Tresarrett151469
6 cm2 Jul 2024Tresarrett165442
6 cm30 Aug 2017Tresarrett151469
5.9 cm11 Jul 2017Grogley Halt151238
5.7 cm30 Aug 2017Tresarrett151469
5.2 cm29 Jul 2021Helstone Woods160667
5.2 cm30 Aug 2017Tresarrett151469

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
Tresarrett30 Aug 20172 Jul 20242
Gam30 Jun 202330 Jun 20231
Grogley Halt11 Jul 201716 Jun 20232
Helstone Woods30 Jun 201029 Jul 20212
Trecarne20 Jun 201720 Jun 20171
Dunmere1 Aug 19801 Aug 19972

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

1980–2024

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 12 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2 cm
Lower quarter
5.2 cm
Median
6 cm
Upper quarter
6.6 cm
Largest
7.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Main Camel

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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