Common carp · Cyprinus carpio

Common carp in the Old West River

Largest measured common carp: 63.8 cm

The largest common carp measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Old West River was 63.8 cm, recorded at Hermitage Marina on 24 October 1991.

Across 4 measured common carp, the median measured length was 41 cm.

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

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Most recent observation14 September 2017Stretham Old Engine · 1 fish

Largest measured common carp: 63.8 cm
Median length: 41 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
63.8 cm	24 Oct 1991	Hermitage Marina	29974
43.3 cm	6 Aug 1993	Willow Grange Farm	29988
38.8 cm	6 Aug 1993	Willow Grange Farm	29988
8.2 cm	14 Sept 2017	Stretham Old Engine	151647

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
Stretham Old Engine	8 Oct 2003	14 Sept 2017	2
Hermitage Marina	24 Oct 1991	16 Sept 2004	2
Willow Grange Farm	6 Aug 1993	6 Aug 1993	1

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

1991–2017

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

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

Smallest: 8.2 cm
Lower quarter: 31.2 cm
Median: 41.1 cm
Upper quarter: 48.4 cm
Largest: 63.8 cm

0–99 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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