South Drain
6 fish species have been recorded at 2 locations along the South Drain.
- Fish species
- 6
- Places surveyed
- 2
- Survey visits
- 7
- Records span
- 2008
Local EA evidence
Where fish were recorded
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River conditions
Environment Agency evidence
Fish found in this river
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| Fish | Sites | Most recent | Fish counted | Measured length | Measured weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European eelAnguilla anguilla | 2 | 2008 | 19 | Median: 48.5 cm19 fish measuredLargest measured european eel: 63.5 cm | Median: 11.7 oz (0.332 kg)2 fish weighedLargest measured: 12.1 oz (0.342 kg) |
| PerchPerca fluviatilis | 2 | 2008 | 30 | Median: 11.6 cm30 fish measuredLargest measured perch: 18.3 cm | — |
| RoachRutilus rutilus | 2 | 2008 | 5 | Median: 13 cm5 fish measuredLargest measured roach: 14.5 cm | — |
| RuffeGymnocephalus cernuus | 1 | 2008 | 7 | Median: 9.8 cm7 fish measuredLargest measured ruffe: 11.2 cm | — |
| PikeEsox lucius | 1 | 2008 | 2 | Median: 14.9 cm2 fish measuredLargest measured pike: 16.4 cm | — |
| TenchTinca tinca | 1 | 2008 | 1 | Recorded length: 17.8 cm1 fish measured | — |
EA surveys have recorded these fish at particular sites and times. Absence from a survey is not evidence that a species is absent from the river. Every valid individual length and weight is retained, with its sample size shown.
Useful context
This page follows survey locations along the main South Drain. Tributaries and unrelated rivers with similar names are kept separate.
The map shows past fish records, not fishing access or a promise of what you’ll catch today.
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