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Minnow · Phoxinus phoxinus

Minnow in the River R.Ouse tributaries

Largest measured minnow: 6.1 cm

The largest minnow measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River R.Ouse tributaries was 6.1 cm, recorded at River Kyle Youlton Lodge on 9 June 2022.

Across 25 measured minnow, the median measured length was 4.9 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 R.Ouse tributaries.

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Most recent observation1 July 2024River Kyle Youlton Lodge
Largest measured minnow
6.1 cm
Median length
4.9 cm
Fish measured
25
Survey locations
3

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
6.1 cm9 Jun 2022River Kyle Youlton Lodge162783
6.1 cm9 Jun 2022River Kyle Youlton Lodge162783
6 cm9 Jun 2022River Kyle Youlton Lodge162783
5.9 cm9 Jun 2022River Kyle Youlton Lodge162783
5.8 cm9 Jun 2022River Kyle Youlton Lodge162783
5.8 cm9 Jun 2022River Kyle Youlton Lodge162783
5.7 cm9 Jun 2022River Kyle Youlton Lodge162783
5.4 cm9 Jun 2022River Kyle Youlton Lodge162783
5.4 cm9 Jun 2022River Kyle Youlton Lodge162783
5.3 cm9 Jun 2022River Kyle Youlton Lodge162783

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
River Kyle Youlton Lodge9 Jun 20221 Jul 20242
River Kyle at US New Park Beck13 Jun 201413 Jun 20141
The Foss at Scagglethorpe Bridge14 Jun 200714 Jun 20071

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

2007–2024

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 25 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.3 cm
Lower quarter
4.2 cm
Median
4.9 cm
Upper quarter
5.7 cm
Largest
6.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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