River Manchester
12 fish species have been recorded at 11 locations along the River Manchester.
- Fish species
- 12
- Places surveyed
- 11
- Survey visits
- 11
- Records span
- 2008–2009
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PerchPerca fluviatilis | 11 | 2009 | 11,622 | — | — |
| Common breamAbramis brama | 10 | 2009 | 13,072 | — | — |
| RoachRutilus rutilus | 10 | 2009 | 15,964 | — | — |
| Common carpCyprinus carpio | 7 | 2009 | 87 | — | — |
| TenchTinca tinca | 6 | 2009 | 39 | — | — |
| Crucian carpCarassius carassius | 3 | 2009 | 41 | — | — |
| PikeEsox lucius | 3 | 2009 | 59 | — | — |
| GudgeonGobio gobio | 2 | 2009 | 150 | — | — |
| RuddScardinius erythrophthalmus | 2 | 2009 | 200 | — | — |
| Golden goldfishCarassius auratus | 1 | 2009 | 1 | — | — |
| Grass carpCtenopharyngodon idella | 1 | 2009 | 1 | — | — |
| Wels catfishSilurus glanis | 1 | 2009 | 1 | — | — |
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 Manchester. 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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