River Merseyside

9 fish species have been recorded at 2 locations along the River Merseyside.

Records updated10 August 2026Most recent survey: 2009
Fish species
9
Places surveyed
2
Survey visits
2
Records span
2009

Local EA evidence

Where fish were recorded

2 of 2 places shown

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River conditions

Environment Agency evidence

Fish found in this river

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FishSitesMost recentFish countedMeasured lengthMeasured weight
Common carpCyprinus carpio2200932——
PerchPerca fluviatilis220095,250——
RoachRutilus rutilus220095,250——
BarbelBarbus barbus120093——
BitterlingRhodeus sericeus12009750——
ChubLeuciscus cephalus1200920——
Common breamAbramis brama120095,000——
RuddScardinius erythrophthalmus120095,000——
TenchTinca tinca120091——

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 Merseyside. 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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