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Minnow · Phoxinus phoxinus

Minnow in the Swincombe River

Largest measured minnow: 7.6 cm

The largest minnow measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Swincombe River was 7.6 cm, recorded at Wydemeet (Sp) on 16 August 2021.

Across 24 measured minnow, the median measured length was 5.6 cm.

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

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Most recent observation11 July 2024Wydemeet (Sp) · 27 fish
Largest measured minnow
7.6 cm
Median length
5.6 cm
Fish measured
24
Survey locations
2

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured minnow

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
7.6 cm16 Aug 2021Wydemeet (Sp)160638
7.5 cm16 Aug 2021Wydemeet (Sp)160638
7.4 cm16 Aug 2021Wydemeet (Sp)160638
7.2 cm16 Aug 2021Wydemeet (Sp)160638
6.6 cm16 Aug 2021Wydemeet (Sp)160638
6.6 cm29 Aug 2007Wydemeet (Sp)107856
6.3 cm29 Aug 2007Wydemeet (Sp)107856
6.2 cm29 Aug 2007Wydemeet (Sp)107856
6.2 cm29 Aug 2007Wydemeet (Sp)107856
6 cm29 Aug 2007Wydemeet (Sp)107856

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding minnow
Wydemeet (Sp)27 Jun 199611 Jul 20249
Cattle Drink (5 min)4 Aug 200528 Sept 20232

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

1996–2024

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 24 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.3 cm
Lower quarter
4.9 cm
Median
5.6 cm
Upper quarter
6.4 cm
Largest
7.6 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Swincombe River

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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