Common carp · Cyprinus carpio

Common carp in the River Arun

Largest measured common carp: 68 cm

The largest common carp measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Arun was 68 cm, recorded at Pallingham on 28 July 2005.

Across 6 measured common carp, the median measured length was 54.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 4 common carp. The median was 9 lb 1.3 oz (4.12 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 15 lb 11.9 oz (7.14 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 Arun.

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Most recent observation21 October 2025Stopham Bridge · 1 fish

Largest measured common carp: 68 cm
Median length: 54.5 cm
Fish measured: 6
Survey locations: 5

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
68 cm	28 Jul 2005	Pallingham	86899
60.9 cm	21 Oct 2025	Stopham Bridge	179497
56 cm	11 Aug 2004	Bignor Farm	81173
53.1 cm	11 Aug 2004	Bignor Farm	81173
45.1 cm	30 Jul 2002	Newbridge	61443
40.4 cm	11 Aug 2009	Horsham STW	120804

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
Stopham Bridge	21 Oct 2025	21 Oct 2025	1
Horsham STW	11 Aug 2009	11 Aug 2009	1
Pallingham	28 Jul 2005	28 Jul 2005	1
Bignor Farm	11 Aug 2004	11 Aug 2004	1
Newbridge	30 Jul 2002	30 Jul 2002	1

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

2002–2025

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 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 40.4 cm
Lower quarter: 47.1 cm
Median: 54.6 cm
Upper quarter: 59.7 cm
Largest: 68 cm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 4 common carp. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 6 lb 1.4 oz (2.76 kg)
Lower quarter: 7 lb 12.6 oz (3.53 kg)
Median: 9 lb 1.3 oz (4.12 kg)
Upper quarter: 11 lb 4.7 oz (5.12 kg)
Heaviest: 15 lb 11.9 oz (7.14 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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