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.



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