Barbel · Barbus barbus

Barbel in the Lake Surveys

Largest measured barbel: 54.7 cm

The largest barbel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Lake Surveys was 54.7 cm, recorded at Fields End Water on 6 January 2014.

Across 5 measured barbel, the median measured length was 42.1 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 4 barbel. The median was 4 lb 16 oz (2.27 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 6 lb 16 oz (3.18 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the Lake Surveys.

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Most recent observation6 February 2017Ewatts lake · 1 fish

Largest measured barbel: 54.7 cm
Median length: 42.1 cm
Fish measured: 5
Survey locations: 4

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured barbel

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
54.7 cm	6 Jan 2014	Fields End Water	140450
53.8 cm	6 Jan 2014	Fields End Water	140450
42.1 cm	6 Jan 2014	Fields End Water	140450
39.9 cm	6 Jan 2014	Fields End Water	140450
36.4 cm	7 Feb 2014	Gayhurst Court	140480

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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Where barbel were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one barbel record.

Choose a point on the map to see what was recorded there.

Map points are approximate and don’t show fishing access. Check local permissions before visiting.

Place surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding barbel
Ewatts lake	6 Feb 2017	6 Feb 2017	1
Gayhurst Court	7 Feb 2014	7 Feb 2014	1
Fields End Water	6 Jan 2014	6 Jan 2014	1
Whitemoor Prison Lake	16 Dec 2008	16 Dec 2008	1

Choose a point or table row to see the location. More survey visits can mean more records, but not necessarily more fish.

2008–2017

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded barbel that year.

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 5 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 36.4 cm
Lower quarter: 39.9 cm
Median: 42.1 cm
Upper quarter: 53.8 cm
Largest: 54.7 cm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 4 barbel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 2 lb 16 oz (1.36 kg)
Lower quarter: 3 lb 12 oz (1.7 kg)
Median: 4 lb 16 oz (2.27 kg)
Upper quarter: 6 lb 4 oz (2.83 kg)
Heaviest: 6 lb 16 oz (3.18 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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Before you fish

Good to know

These are past survey records, so the fish present today may be different. Map points are approximate—check local access, permissions and fishing rules before visiting.

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