Spen Beck
6 fish species have been recorded at 4 locations along the Spen Beck.
- Fish species
- 6
- Places surveyed
- 4
- Survey visits
- 5
- Records span
- 1999–2015
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MinnowPhoxinus phoxinus | 2 | 2015 | 5 | Median: 6.8 cm5 fish measuredLargest measured minnow: 7.2 cm | — |
| Stone loachBarbatula barbatula | 2 | 2015 | 20 | Median: 10.6 cm20 fish measuredLargest measured stone loach: 12.4 cm | — |
| 3-spined sticklebackGasterosteus aculeatus | 2 | 2015 | 1 | Recorded length: 5.1 cm1 fish measured | — |
| ChubLeuciscus cephalus | 2 | 1999 | 2 | Median: 7 cm2 fish measuredLargest measured chub: 10.8 cm | — |
| GudgeonGobio gobio | 2 | 1999 | 113 | Median: 8.3 cm113 fish measuredLargest measured gudgeon: 11.2 cm | — |
| RoachRutilus rutilus | 2 | 1999 | 55 | Median: 9.9 cm55 fish measuredLargest measured roach: 14.2 cm | — |
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 Spen Beck. 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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