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Common carp · Cyprinus carpio

Common carp in the River Anker

Largest measured common carp: 63.5 cm

The largest common carp measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Anker was 63.5 cm, recorded at Polesworth on 11 April 2013.

Across 17 measured common carp, the median measured length was 50.7 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 8 lb 14.9 oz (4.05 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 observation11 April 2013Polesworth · 1 fish
Largest measured common carp
63.5 cm
Median length
50.7 cm
Fish measured
17
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
63.5 cm11 Apr 2013Polesworth135838
61.5 cm31 May 2006Polesworth90858
60 cm28 Jan 1997Polesworth4781
56.7 cm24 Apr 2007Fieldon Bridge105347
54.3 cm23 Mar 2009Polesworth117165
53.8 cm3 Mar 1993Polesworth4773
53 cm16 Mar 2004Fieldon Bridge79482
50.9 cm16 Mar 2004Fieldon Bridge79482
50.7 cm12 Apr 2005Polesworth84387
50.4 cm20 Mar 2009Fieldon Bridge117163

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding common carp
Polesworth3 Mar 199311 Apr 20136
Fieldon Bridge16 Mar 200420 Mar 20094
Weddington5 Jul 20055 Jul 20051

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

1993–2013

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 17 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
15.3 cm
Lower quarter
46.1 cm
Median
50.7 cm
Upper quarter
54.3 cm
Largest
63.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight
8 lb 14.9 oz (4.05 kg)

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

More fish in this river

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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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