Stretford Water

3 fish species have been recorded at 3 locations along the Stretford Water.

Records updated10 August 2026Most recent survey: 2016
Fish species
3
Places surveyed
3
Survey visits
6
Records span
1992–2016

Local EA evidence

Where fish were recorded

3 of 3 places shown

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River conditions

Environment Agency evidence

Fish found in this river

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FishSitesMost recentFish countedMeasured lengthMeasured weight
BullheadCottus gobio32016173Median: 6 cm173 fish measuredLargest measured bullhead: 8.8 cmMedian: 0.1 oz (0.002 kg)61 fish weighedLargest measured: 0.3 oz (0.008 kg)
Brown / sea troutSalmo trutta2201680Median: 10.1 cm80 fish measuredLargest measured brown / sea trout: 27.7 cmMedian: 0.4 oz (0.012 kg)65 fish weighedLargest measured: 9.7 oz (0.275 kg)
European eelAnguilla anguilla219922Median: 36 cm2 fish measuredLargest measured european eel: 38.5 cmMedian: 2.8 oz (0.08 kg)2 fish weighedLargest measured: 3.2 oz (0.092 kg)

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 Stretford Water. 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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