Electrofishing
The Foundation, along with partners the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales, conduct yearly electrofishing surveys throughout the Wye and Usk catchments to record fish densities. This is vital information in helping us assess the health of the catchments.
Wye & Usk Electrofishing Survey Results
River Wye
Average number of Atlantic Salmon Fry caught in 5 minute surveys
Average number of Atlantic Salmon Parr caught in 5 minute surveys
Average number of Adult Brown Trout caught in 5 minute surveys
Average number of Brown Trout Fry caught in 5 minute surveys
River Usk
Average number of Atlantic Salmon Fry caught in 5 minute surveys
Average number of Atlantic Salmon Parr caught in 5 minute surveys
Average number of Adult Brown Trout caught in 5 minute surveys
Average number of Brown Trout Fry caught in 5 minute surveys
River Wye
Average number of juvenile salmon caught in 5 minute surveys
Distribution and number of juvenile salmon
Average number of brown trout caught in 5 minute surveys
Distribution and number of brown trout
River Lugg
Average number of juvenile salmon caught in 5 minute surveys
Distribution and number of juvenile salmon
Average number of brown trout caught in 5 minute surveys
Distribution and number of brown trout
River Usk
Average number of juvenile salmon caught in 5 minute surveys
Distribution and number of juvenile salmon
Full Data Set Request
A full data set for our electrofishing surveys can be available by completing the below request form.
