Barbel · Barbus barbus

Barbel in the River Anker

Largest measured barbel: 78 cm

The largest barbel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Anker was 78 cm, recorded at Stationfields, Tamworth on 27 March 2012.

Across 38 measured barbel, the median measured length was 26.8 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 16 barbel. The median was 6 lb 7.9 oz (2.95 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 13 lb 7.2 oz (6.1 kg).

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

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Most recent observation19 April 2023Leathermill · 2 fish

Largest measured barbel: 78 cm
Median length: 26.8 cm
Fish measured: 38
Survey locations: 2

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
78 cm	27 Mar 2012	Stationfields, Tamworth	130235
74.3 cm	3 May 2007	Stationfields, Tamworth	105518
74.2 cm	13 Apr 2005	Stationfields, Tamworth	84375
70.7 cm	2 Jun 2006	Stationfields, Tamworth	90865
70.6 cm	2 Jun 2006	Stationfields, Tamworth	90865
65.7 cm	2 Jun 2006	Stationfields, Tamworth	90865
64.8 cm	13 Apr 2005	Stationfields, Tamworth	84375
63.8 cm	2 Jun 2006	Stationfields, Tamworth	90865
63.5 cm	20 Apr 2011	Stationfields, Tamworth	126294
61.3 cm	13 Apr 2005	Stationfields, Tamworth	84375

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
Leathermill	3 Feb 1993	19 Apr 2023	2
Stationfields, Tamworth	24 Feb 1993	26 Apr 2022	12

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

1993–2023

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 38 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5.2 cm
Lower quarter: 14.8 cm
Median: 26.8 cm
Upper quarter: 60.9 cm
Largest: 78 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

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Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 16 barbel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 3.5 oz (0.1 kg)
Lower quarter: 5 lb 7.5 oz (2.48 kg)
Median: 6 lb 7.9 oz (2.95 kg)
Upper quarter: 9 lb 1.9 oz (4.14 kg)
Heaviest: 13 lb 7.2 oz (6.1 kg)

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

More fish in this river

Explore the River Anker

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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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