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Barbel · Barbus barbus

Barbel in the River Boveney

Largest measured barbel: 6.8 cm

The largest barbel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Boveney was 6.8 cm, recorded at Boveney Downstream Fry on 20 August 2018.

Across 110 measured barbel, the median measured length was 4.2 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 Boveney.

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Most recent observation21 August 2024Boveney Downstream Fry · 31 fish
Largest measured barbel
6.8 cm
Median length
4.2 cm
Fish measured
110
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
6.8 cm20 Aug 2018Boveney Downstream Fry153446
6.8 cm18 Aug 2009Boveney Downstream Fry120611
6.5 cm18 Aug 2009Boveney Upstream Fry120696
6.5 cm18 Aug 2009Boveney Upstream Fry120696
6.5 cm18 Aug 2009Boveney Upstream Fry120696
6.3 cm18 Aug 2009Boveney Upstream Fry120696
6.2 cm18 Aug 2009Boveney Upstream Fry120696
6.2 cm18 Aug 2009Boveney Upstream Fry120696
6.2 cm31 Aug 2005Boveney Upstream Fry111817
6 cm18 Aug 2009Boveney Upstream Fry120696

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding barbel
Boveney Upstream Fry31 Aug 200521 Aug 20247
Boveney Downstream Fry20 Aug 200821 Aug 202410

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

2005–2024

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded barbel that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 110 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.8 cm
Lower quarter
3.3 cm
Median
4.2 cm
Upper quarter
4.8 cm
Largest
6.8 cm

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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