Grayling · Thymallus thymallus

Grayling in the River Main Lew

Largest measured grayling: 36.4 cm

The largest grayling measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Lew was 36.4 cm, recorded at Lew Mill on 15 July 2009.

Across 4 measured grayling, the median measured length was 9.3 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 Lew.

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Most recent observation3 August 2022Lee · 2 fish

Largest measured grayling: 36.4 cm
Median length: 9.3 cm
Fish measured: 4
Survey locations: 4

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured grayling

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
36.4 cm	15 Jul 2009	Lew Mill	118131
11.2 cm	7 Sept 2021	Lee	160542
7.5 cm	3 Aug 2022	Lee	161672
7.5 cm	3 Aug 2022	Lee	161672

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

Explore the river

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding grayling
Lee	17 Aug 1984	3 Aug 2022	3
Lew Mill	10 Aug 1984	15 Jul 2009	2
Lew Wood	15 Aug 1984	11 Sept 2001	4
Foxcombe	13 Aug 1984	13 Aug 1984	1

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

1984–2022

Survey records by year

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

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085

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090

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193

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199

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109

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121

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7.5 cm
Lower quarter: 7.5 cm
Median: 9.4 cm
Upper quarter: 17.5 cm
Largest: 36.4 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Main Lew

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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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