Crucian carp · Carassius carassius

Crucian carp in the River Arrow

Largest measured crucian carp: 20.6 cm

The largest crucian carp measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Arrow was 20.6 cm, recorded at Ipsley on 14 August 1980.

Across 5 measured crucian carp, the median measured length was 19.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation17 July 2002Spernal d/s WRW · 1 fish

Largest measured crucian carp: 20.6 cm
Median length: 19.5 cm
Fish measured: 5
Survey locations: 4

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured crucian 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
20.6 cm	14 Aug 1980	Ipsley	52220
20 cm	17 Jul 2002	Spernal d/s WRW	52154
19.5 cm	16 Sept 1986	Alcester playing fields	23684
19.1 cm	14 Aug 1980	Studley	23632
17.3 cm	14 Aug 1980	Ipsley	52220

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

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Where crucian carp were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one crucian 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 crucian carp
Spernal d/s WRW	17 Jul 2002	17 Jul 2002	1
Alcester playing fields	16 Sept 1986	16 Sept 1986	1
Studley	14 Aug 1980	14 Aug 1980	1
Ipsley	14 Aug 1980	14 Aug 1980	1

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

1980–2002

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 5 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 17.3 cm
Lower quarter: 19.1 cm
Median: 19.5 cm
Upper quarter: 20 cm
Largest: 20.6 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 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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