Minnow · Phoxinus phoxinus

Minnow in the River Weaver

Largest measured minnow: 7.5 cm

The largest minnow measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Weaver was 7.5 cm, recorded at Wewe25 on 23 July 2003.

This is the only individual minnow length in the dataset for this river.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Weaver.

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Most recent observation23 July 2026Wewe25

Largest measured minnow: 7.5 cm
Length sample: 1 fish
Survey records: 8
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
7.5 cm	23 Jul 2003	Wewe25	76409

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
Wewe25	23 Jul 2003	23 Jul 2026	2
Wewe24	12 Aug 2015	19 Aug 2024	2
Wewe10	21 Jul 2008	21 Jul 2008	1
Wewe05	10 Jul 2006	10 Jul 2006	1
We23	29 Jun 1999	29 Jun 1999	1
We24	26 Jun 1999	26 Jun 1999	1

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

1999–2026

Survey records by year

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

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001

002

103

004

005

106

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108

009

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115

016

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023

124

025

126

Fish measured by surveyors

Recorded length

One individual length was recorded for this fish and river.

Recorded length: 7.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Weaver

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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