River Rivelin

9 fish species have been recorded at 10 locations along the River Rivelin.

Records updated10 August 2026Most recent survey: 2025
Fish species
9
Places surveyed
10
Survey visits
94
Records span
1986–2025

Local EA evidence

Where fish were recorded

10 of 10 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
Brown / sea troutSalmo trutta1020256,654Median: 11.8 cm6,367 fish measuredLargest measured brown / sea trout: 39.5 cm—
BullheadCottus gobio920253,176Median: 6.1 cm2,836 fish measuredLargest measured bullhead: 11.9 cm—
Stone loachBarbatula barbatula92025833Median: 8.8 cm822 fish measuredLargest measured stone loach: 14.3 cm—
Brook lampreyLampetra planeri7200959Median: 14 cm49 fish measuredLargest measured brook lamprey: 17 cm—
3-spined sticklebackGasterosteus aculeatus5200732Median: 3.5 cm16 fish measuredLargest measured 3-spined stickleback: 4.5 cm—
PerchPerca fluviatilis5200924Median: 12.2 cm21 fish measuredLargest measured perch: 17.4 cm—
MinnowPhoxinus phoxinus4200921Median: 6.6 cm21 fish measuredLargest measured minnow: 8.6 cm—
RoachRutilus rutilus3200611Median: 16.6 cm6 fish measuredLargest measured roach: 20 cm—
European eelAnguilla anguilla120031Recorded length: 70 cm1 fish measured—

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 Rivelin. 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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