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Barbel · Barbus barbus

Barbel in the River Cherwell

Largest measured barbel: 71 cm

The largest barbel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cherwell was 71 cm, recorded at Thrupp to Hampton Poyle on 3 November 2010.

Across 93 measured barbel, the median measured length was 24.5 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 Cherwell.

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Most recent observation7 June 2023Gosford bridge · 2 fish
Largest measured barbel
71 cm
Median length
24.5 cm
Fish measured
93
Survey locations
4

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
71 cm3 Nov 2010Thrupp to Hampton Poyle124949
70.5 cm2 Oct 2008Thrupp to Hampton Poyle114982
70.5 cm27 Jul 2004Rock of Gibralter80784
70.1 cm27 Jul 2004Rock of Gibralter80784
68.5 cm2 Oct 2008Thrupp to Hampton Poyle114982
67.6 cm21 Aug 2001Gosford bridge88036
66.5 cm2 Oct 2009Thrupp to Hampton Poyle119121
66.4 cm26 Sept 2002Gosford bridge65122
65.7 cm3 Nov 2010Thrupp to Hampton Poyle124949
63.9 cm26 Sept 2002Gosford bridge65122

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
Gosford bridge21 Aug 20017 Jun 202315
Thrupp to Hampton Poyle2 Oct 20083 Nov 20103
Rock of Gibralter27 Jul 200427 Jul 20052
Islip21 Aug 200121 Aug 20011

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

2001–2023

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 93 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.7 cm
Lower quarter
15.5 cm
Median
24.5 cm
Upper quarter
46.8 cm
Largest
71 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Cherwell

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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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