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Rainbow trout · Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow trout in the River Rye

Largest measured rainbow trout: 47.2 cm

The largest rainbow trout measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Rye was 47.2 cm, recorded at R.Rye at Nunnington on 17 September 1997.

Across 30 measured rainbow trout, the median measured length was 40.1 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 Rye.

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Most recent observation5 July 2006R.Rye at Nunnington · 1 fish
Largest measured rainbow trout
47.2 cm
Median length
40.1 cm
Fish measured
30
Survey locations
6

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured rainbow trout

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

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
47.2 cm17 Sept 1997R.Rye at Nunnington110606
46.8 cm17 Sept 1997R.Rye at Nunnington110606
46.6 cm17 Sept 1997R.Rye at Nunnington110606
45.8 cm17 Sept 1997R.Rye at Nunnington110606
45.4 cm17 Sept 1997R.Rye at Nunnington110606
44.7 cm17 Sept 1997R.Rye at Nunnington110606
44.4 cm17 Sept 1997R.Rye at Nunnington110606
44.3 cm17 Sept 1997R.Rye at Nunnington110606
44.3 cm17 Sept 1997R.Rye at Nunnington110606
43.8 cm17 Sept 1997R.Rye at Nunnington110606

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

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Where rainbow trout were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one rainbow trout 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 rainbow trout
R.Rye at Nunnington17 Sept 19975 Jul 20062
R.Rye at Duncombe park26 Jun 200626 Jun 20061
R.Rye at Butterwick26 Jun 200626 Jun 20061
R.Rye at Low ground Fm22 Jun 200622 Jun 20061
R.Rye at Helmsley22 Jun 200622 Jun 20061
R.Rye, d/s of Church Bridge. DERBT3814 Sept 200514 Sept 20051

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

1997–2006

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded rainbow trout that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 30 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
16.5 cm
Lower quarter
37.3 cm
Median
40.2 cm
Upper quarter
44.3 cm
Largest
47.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Rye

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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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