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Grayling · Thymallus thymallus

Grayling in the River Sence

Largest measured grayling: 29.7 cm

The largest grayling measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Sence was 29.7 cm, recorded at Oaklands Farm, Shackerstone on 21 August 2012.

Across 30 measured grayling, the median measured length was 16.1 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 Sence.

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Most recent observation22 August 2024Oaklands Farm, Shackerstone · 11 fish
Largest measured grayling
29.7 cm
Median length
16.1 cm
Fish measured
30
Survey locations
2

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
29.7 cm21 Aug 2012Oaklands Farm, Shackerstone133168
23.2 cm10 Jul 2007Oaklands Farm, Shackerstone105878
18.8 cm10 Jul 2008Oaklands Farm, Shackerstone111877
18.8 cm10 Jul 2008Oaklands Farm, Shackerstone111877
18.8 cm14 Jun 2006Congerstone/ Cricket Pitch99958
18 cm14 Jun 2006Congerstone/ Cricket Pitch99958
17.9 cm14 Jun 2006Congerstone/ Cricket Pitch99958
17.8 cm14 Jun 2006Congerstone/ Cricket Pitch99958
17.5 cm10 Jul 2008Oaklands Farm, Shackerstone111877
17.5 cm10 Jul 2008Oaklands Farm, Shackerstone111877

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

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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
Oaklands Farm, Shackerstone10 Jul 200722 Aug 20245
Congerstone/ Cricket Pitch14 Jun 200614 Jun 20061

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

2006–2024

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 30 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7.9 cm
Lower quarter
10.2 cm
Median
16.2 cm
Upper quarter
17.7 cm
Largest
29.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Sence

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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