West Dipton Burn

4 fish species have been recorded at 3 locations along the West Dipton Burn.

Records updated10 August 2026Most recent survey: 2016
Fish species
4
Places surveyed
3
Survey visits
7
Records span
2002–2016

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
Brown / sea troutSalmo trutta32016489Median: 7.6 cm373 fish measuredLargest measured brown / sea trout: 22 cm—
Atlantic salmonSalmo salar22016120Median: 5.7 cm81 fish measuredLargest measured atlantic salmon: 12 cm—
European eelAnguilla anguilla220164Median: 36.3 cm4 fish measuredLargest measured european eel: 51.5 cm—
Stone loachBarbatula barbatula220164——

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 West Dipton Burn. 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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