Barbel · Barbus barbus

Barbel in the Main River Marden

Largest measured barbel: 55 cm

The largest barbel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Marden was 55 cm, recorded at Stanley on 19 May 2011.

Across 16 measured barbel, the median measured length was 22.1 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 11 barbel. The median was 2.9 oz (0.081 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 2 lb 13.2 oz (1.28 kg).

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

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Most recent observation19 May 2011Stanley · 5 fish

Largest measured barbel: 55 cm
Median length: 22.1 cm
Fish measured: 16
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
55 cm	19 May 2011	Stanley	126400
51.6 cm	19 May 2011	Stanley	126400
50.3 cm	19 May 2011	Stanley	126400
46 cm	18 Aug 2004	New Leaze Farm	81343
30.6 cm	18 Aug 2004	New Leaze Farm	81343
24.7 cm	19 May 2011	Stanley	126400
24.2 cm	19 May 2011	Stanley	126400
22.7 cm	14 Oct 1997	Scott's Mill	77056
21.6 cm	14 Oct 1997	Scott's Mill	77056
19.5 cm	3 Sept 1998	Abbey Farm	77060

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

Explore the river

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
Stanley	19 May 2011	19 May 2011	1
New Leaze Farm	15 Oct 1997	18 Aug 2004	2
Abbey Farm	3 Sept 1998	3 Sept 1998	1
Scott's Mill	14 Oct 1997	14 Oct 1997	1

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

1997–2011

Survey records by year

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

297

198

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111

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 16 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 10.5 cm
Lower quarter: 16.5 cm
Median: 22.2 cm
Upper quarter: 34.5 cm
Largest: 55 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

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 11 barbel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.5 oz (0.014 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.4 oz (0.041 kg)
Median: 2.9 oz (0.081 kg)
Upper quarter: 4.5 oz (0.1285 kg)
Heaviest: 2 lb 13.2 oz (1.28 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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