Common carp · Cyprinus carpio

Common carp in the Lower Glen

Largest measured common carp: 62.4 cm

The largest common carp measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Lower Glen was 62.4 cm, recorded at Guthram Gowt on 9 March 2011.

Across 4 measured common carp, the median measured length was 60.1 cm.

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

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Most recent observation9 March 2011Guthram Gowt · 2 fish

Largest measured common carp: 62.4 cm
Median length: 60.1 cm
Fish measured: 4
Survey locations: 3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured common carp

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
62.4 cm	9 Mar 2011	Guthram Gowt	125975
60.3 cm	9 Mar 2011	Guthram Gowt	125975
60 cm	4 May 2005	Tongue End	86707
57.8 cm	18 Apr 2007	Surfleet Road Bridge	109124

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

Explore the river

Where common carp were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one common carp 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 common carp
Guthram Gowt	9 Mar 2011	9 Mar 2011	1
Surfleet Road Bridge	18 Apr 2007	18 Apr 2007	1
Tongue End	4 May 2005	4 May 2005	1

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

2005–2011

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded common carp that year.

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107

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111

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 57.8 cm
Lower quarter: 59.5 cm
Median: 60.2 cm
Upper quarter: 60.8 cm
Largest: 62.4 cm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Lower Glen

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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