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Grayling · Thymallus thymallus

Grayling in the River Ribble

Largest measured grayling: 35.9 cm

The largest grayling measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ribble was 35.9 cm, recorded at Hollins Barn (aka New Hall farm) on 1 August 2018.

Across 9 measured grayling, the median measured length was 12.6 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 Ribble.

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Most recent observation9 August 2018Downstream Edisford Bridge · 5 fish
Largest measured grayling
35.9 cm
Median length
12.6 cm
Fish measured
9
Survey locations
4

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured grayling

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
35.9 cm1 Aug 2018Hollins Barn (aka New Hall farm)152991
33.8 cm6 Jun 2016West Bradford Bridge148224
21.2 cm24 Jul 2014West Bradford Bridge141990
18 cm1 Aug 2018Upstream Nappa Ford153013
12.6 cm9 Aug 2018Downstream Edisford Bridge153023
9.5 cm9 Aug 2018Downstream Edisford Bridge153023
9.3 cm9 Aug 2018Downstream Edisford Bridge153023
8.2 cm9 Aug 2018Downstream Edisford Bridge153023
8 cm9 Aug 2018Downstream Edisford Bridge153023

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

Explore the river

Where grayling were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one grayling 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 grayling
Downstream Edisford Bridge9 Aug 20189 Aug 20181
Upstream Nappa Ford1 Aug 20181 Aug 20181
Hollins Barn (aka New Hall farm)1 Aug 20181 Aug 20181
West Bradford Bridge24 Jul 20146 Jun 20162

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

2014–2018

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded grayling that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 9 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
8 cm
Lower quarter
9.3 cm
Median
12.6 cm
Upper quarter
21.2 cm
Largest
35.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Ribble

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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