Flounder · Platichthys flesus

Flounder in the River Taw sites

Largest measured flounder: 6.3 cm

The largest flounder measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Taw sites was 6.3 cm, recorded at Newbridge (Dip)* on 12 September 2012.

Across 2 measured flounder, the median measured length was 5.4 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 Taw sites.

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Most recent observation12 September 2012Newbridge (Dip)* · 2 fish

Largest measured flounder: 6.3 cm
Median length: 5.4 cm
Fish measured: 2
Survey locations: 3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured flounder

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
6.3 cm	12 Sept 2012	Newbridge (Dip)*	133468
4.5 cm	12 Sept 2012	Newbridge (Dip)*	133468

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

Explore the river

Where flounder were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one flounder 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 flounder
Newbridge (Dip)*	4 Sept 1996	12 Sept 2012	3
Chapelton (Dip/WFD)	25 Sept 2001	18 Jul 2005	2
Umberleigh (Dip)*	25 Sept 2001	25 Sept 2001	1

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

1996–2012

Survey records by year

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

196

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099

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301

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105

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112

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 2 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.5 cm
Lower quarter: 5 cm
Median: 5.4 cm
Upper quarter: 5.9 cm
Largest: 6.3 cm

0–99 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Taw sites

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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