The Rye

5 fish species have been recorded at 3 locations along the The Rye.

Records updated10 August 2026Most recent survey: 2023
Fish species
5
Places surveyed
3
Survey visits
4
Records span
2008–2023

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
3-spined sticklebackGasterosteus aculeatus2202311Median: 4.4 cm11 fish measuredLargest measured 3-spined stickleback: 6 cm—
Stone loachBarbatula barbatula220122Median: 9.5 cm2 fish measuredLargest measured stone loach: 12.3 cm—
BullheadCottus gobio12012———
ChubLeuciscus cephalus120122Median: 9.5 cm2 fish measuredLargest measured chub: 10 cm—
MinnowPhoxinus phoxinus12012———

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 The Rye. 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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