Flounder · Platichthys flesus

Flounder in the Well Creek

Largest measured flounder: 36 cm

The largest flounder measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Well Creek was 36 cm, recorded at Salters Lode on 22 June 2007.

Across 90 measured flounder, the median measured length was 9.8 cm.

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

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Most recent observation14 May 2026Salters Lode · 21 fish

Largest measured flounder: 36 cm
Median length: 9.8 cm
Fish measured: 90
Survey locations: 1

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured flounder

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
36 cm	22 Jun 2007	Salters Lode	105635
27.3 cm	3 May 1989	Salters Lode	29729
26.3 cm	3 May 1989	Salters Lode	29729
26.2 cm	14 May 2026	Salters Lode	181332
19.8 cm	3 May 1989	Salters Lode	29729
19.8 cm	3 May 1989	Salters Lode	29729
18.8 cm	3 May 1989	Salters Lode	29729
15.3 cm	3 May 1989	Salters Lode	29729
14.3 cm	3 May 1989	Salters Lode	29729
13.3 cm	3 May 1989	Salters Lode	29729

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

Explore the river

Where flounder were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one flounder 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 flounder
Salters Lode	3 May 1989	14 May 2026	9

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

1989–2026

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 90 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4 cm
Lower quarter: 8.3 cm
Median: 9.8 cm
Upper quarter: 11.2 cm
Largest: 36 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the Well Creek

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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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