Minnow · Phoxinus phoxinus

Minnow in the River Ryton

Largest measured minnow: 8.4 cm

The largest minnow measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ryton was 8.4 cm, recorded at Scofton on 6 July 2017.

Across 89 measured minnow, the median measured length was 6.3 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 Ryton.

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Most recent observation21 July 2025Scofton

Largest measured minnow: 8.4 cm
Median length: 6.3 cm
Fish measured: 89
Survey locations: 6

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured minnow

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

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
8.4 cm	6 Jul 2017	Scofton	150899
8 cm	20 Sept 2012	Scofton	133784
8 cm	20 Sept 2012	Scofton	133784
7.9 cm	6 Jul 2017	Scofton	150899
7.6 cm	6 Jul 2017	Serlby	150898
7.6 cm	20 Sept 2012	Scofton	133784
7.6 cm	20 Sept 2012	Scofton	133784
7.5 cm	6 Jul 2017	Scofton	150899
7.5 cm	6 Jul 2017	Serlby	150898
7.4 cm	6 Jul 2017	Scofton	150899

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding minnow
Scofton	28 Aug 2001	21 Jul 2025	8
Serlby	19 Oct 1999	6 Jul 2017	5
Red Bridge Hodsock	4 Sept 2001	27 Jun 2006	6
Chequer Bridge	4 Aug 2003	27 Jun 2006	4
Scrooby	28 Aug 2001	28 Aug 2001	1
Shireoaks	12 Oct 1999	12 Oct 1999	1

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

1999–2025

Survey records by year

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

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125

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 89 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 1.1 cm
Lower quarter: 5.8 cm
Median: 6.3 cm
Upper quarter: 7 cm
Largest: 8.4 cm

0–99 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Ryton

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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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