River Main Clyst
8 fish species have been recorded at 7 locations along the River Main Clyst.
- Fish species
- 8
- Places surveyed
- 7
- Survey visits
- 22
- Records span
- 1997–2023
Local EA evidence
Where fish were recorded
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River conditions
Environment Agency evidence
Fish found in this river
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| Fish | Sites | Most recent | Fish counted | Measured length | Measured weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European eelAnguilla anguilla | 7 | 2023 | 55 | Median: 16.5 cm55 fish measuredLargest measured european eel: 31 cm | — |
| MinnowPhoxinus phoxinus | 7 | 2023 | 525 | Median: 6 cm50 fish measuredLargest measured minnow: 7.5 cm | — |
| Stone loachBarbatula barbatula | 7 | 2023 | 126 | Median: 10.5 cm29 fish measuredLargest measured stone loach: 11.7 cm | — |
| 3-spined sticklebackGasterosteus aculeatus | 7 | 2023 | 34 | Median: 3.9 cm12 fish measuredLargest measured 3-spined stickleback: 4.3 cm | — |
| BullheadCottus gobio | 6 | 2023 | 176 | Median: 4.7 cm17 fish measuredLargest measured bullhead: 9.5 cm | — |
| Brown / sea troutSalmo trutta | 5 | 2023 | 71 | Median: 16.5 cm19 fish measuredLargest measured brown / sea trout: 28.1 cm | — |
| DaceLeuciscus leuciscus | 1 | 2013 | 1 | Recorded length: 13.5 cm1 fish measured | — |
| Atlantic salmonSalmo salar | 1 | 2010 | 13 | Median: 8.1 cm6 fish measuredLargest measured atlantic salmon: 8.6 cm | — |
EA surveys have recorded these fish at particular sites and times. Absence from a survey is not evidence that a species is absent from the river. Every valid individual length and weight is retained, with its sample size shown.
Useful context
This page follows survey locations along the main River Main Clyst. Tributaries and unrelated rivers with similar names are kept separate.
The map shows past fish records, not fishing access or a promise of what you’ll catch today.
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