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Minnow · Phoxinus phoxinus

Minnow in the River Main Somerset Frome

Largest measured minnow: 9.6 cm

The largest minnow measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Somerset Frome was 9.6 cm, recorded at Iron Mill Farm (Se-03) on 12 July 2010.

Across 237 measured minnow, the median measured length was 5.3 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 Somerset Frome.

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Most recent observation22 September 2025Tellisford, Depleted Reach
Largest measured minnow
9.6 cm
Median length
5.3 cm
Fish measured
237
Survey locations
12

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
9.6 cm12 Jul 2010Iron Mill Farm (Se-03)122762
8.9 cm12 Jul 2010Iron Mill Farm (Se-03)122762
8.4 cm12 Jul 2010Iron Mill Farm (Se-03)122762
8.3 cm12 Jul 2010Iron Mill Farm (Se-03)122762
8.1 cm19 Sept 2013Tellisford, Depleted Reach138774
8.1 cm12 Jul 2010Iron Mill Farm (Se-03)122762
7.6 cm19 Sept 2013Tellisford, Depleted Reach138774
7.5 cm27 Jul 2016Vernal Lodge148699
7.5 cm19 Sept 2013Tellisford, Depleted Reach138774
7.4 cm19 Sept 2013Tellisford, Depleted Reach138774

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
Tellisford, Depleted Reach16 May 200622 Sept 20253
Tellisford (Te06)3 Oct 200122 Sept 20258
Creamery (Te)4 Sept 200328 Aug 20197
Downstream Scutts Bridge (Te)27 Aug 200331 Jul 20197
Blatchbridge (Te)26 Aug 200324 Jul 20196
Snarlton Farm (Te)21 Aug 200323 Jul 20199
Welshmill27 Jul 20165 Oct 20172
Vernal Lodge27 Jul 20162 Aug 20172
Oldford Farm10 Aug 201610 Aug 20161
Longhouse Farm10 Aug 201610 Aug 20161
Bull's Bridge26 Jul 201026 Jul 20101
Iron Mill Farm (Se-03)4 Apr 200312 Jul 20102

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

2001–2025

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 237 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.8 cm
Lower quarter
4.5 cm
Median
5.3 cm
Upper quarter
6.1 cm
Largest
9.6 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Main Somerset Frome

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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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