Can you eat Thames River fish?


Can you eat Thames River fish? I have caught large fish in the Thames-and eaten some of them. A Perch of around a pound fried in butter is delicious.


What is the most common fish in the River Thames?

The commonest freshwater fish in the Thames estuary. Dace spawn near Wandsworth in March and April. Perch are sedentary fish and do not perform any extensive migrations though they do seek out deep water in winter. Perch have five to nine vertical dark stripes along both sides of the body.


Can I drink River Thames water?

As the Thames is tidal, its waters are 'brackish' – a mixture of fresh and saltwater. Drinking untreated Thames river water is unsafe, although historically it has been used for many domestic and industrial purposes including cooking, brewing and generating power.