River Old Petteril

4 fish species have been recorded at 5 locations along the River Old Petteril.

Records updated10 August 2026Most recent survey: 2013
Fish species
4
Places surveyed
5
Survey visits
6
Records span
2006–2013

Local EA evidence

Where fish were recorded

5 of 5 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
Stone loachBarbatula barbatula52013———
3-spined sticklebackGasterosteus aculeatus42013———
European eelAnguilla anguilla4201012Median: 25 cm12 fish measuredLargest measured european eel: 42.5 cm—
MinnowPhoxinus phoxinus12006———

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 Old Petteril. 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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