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This isn’t a fish you expect to see in London’s Docks
by Freddie Sandford |
Updated on14th January 2026 at 9.46am
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While many rivers in London are in a far better state today than they once were, certain species still remain a rarity… such as this large sea trout!
It was landed by Roman Jaycee, who was targeting pike on London Docks at the time. Roman was retrieving an 18cm-long articulated swimbait, when he noticed a shadow following it.
“I realised it wasn’t a pike but a huge trout chasing the lure!” said Roman.
“Staying calm, I twitched the bait to mimic a dying fish and, as it neared the bank, I began a figure-of- eight motion, and the fish seized it! The trout was powerful, but on pike tackle, I was soon able to net it.
"After a few pictures I safely released the fish, leaving me with a host of unforgettable memories!”
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A cracking fish and a real surprise for Roman
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