Rainbow trout · Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow trout in the Washford River

Largest measured rainbow trout: 39.1 cm

The largest rainbow trout measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Washford River was 39.1 cm, recorded at Lowood Farm (Se-05) on 7 May 2014.

Across 8 measured rainbow trout, the median measured length was 24.9 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 5 rainbow trout. The median was 5.9 oz (0.168 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 1.6 oz (0.5 kg).

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

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Most recent observation7 May 2014Lowood Farm (Se-05) · 1 fish

Largest measured rainbow trout: 39.1 cm
Median length: 24.9 cm
Fish measured: 8
Survey locations: 4

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured rainbow trout

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

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
39.1 cm	7 May 2014	Lowood Farm (Se-05)	140732
33.7 cm	17 Sept 1992	Lower Washford	80020
27.2 cm	21 Aug 2001	Kentsford Farm	72577
25.1 cm	21 Aug 2001	Kentsford Farm	72577
24.6 cm	28 Sept 2011	Wansborough Paper Mill	128308
23 cm	3 May 2007	Wansborough Paper Mill	105266
21.5 cm	15 Oct 2008	Wansborough Paper Mill	115972
9.6 cm	21 Aug 2001	Kentsford Farm	72577

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

Explore the river

Where rainbow trout were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one rainbow trout 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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding rainbow trout
Lowood Farm (Se-05)	7 May 2014	7 May 2014	1
Wansborough Paper Mill	3 May 2007	28 Sept 2011	3
Kentsford Farm	21 Aug 2001	21 Aug 2001	1
Lower Washford	17 Sept 1992	17 Sept 1992	1

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

1992–2014

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded rainbow trout that year.

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 8 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 9.6 cm
Lower quarter: 22.6 cm
Median: 24.9 cm
Upper quarter: 28.8 cm
Largest: 39.1 cm

0–99 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 5 rainbow trout. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.5 oz (0.014 kg)
Lower quarter: 4.8 oz (0.136 kg)
Median: 5.9 oz (0.168 kg)
Upper quarter: 7.9 oz (0.223 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 1.6 oz (0.5 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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