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Common carp · Cyprinus carpio

Common carp in the River Cherwell

Largest measured common carp: 66 cm

The largest common carp measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cherwell was 66 cm, recorded at Oxford University Parks on 14 June 2017.

Across 21 measured common carp, the median measured length was 53.5 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 observation21 June 2018Shipton-on-Cherwell (Margin) · 1 fish
Largest measured common carp
66 cm
Median length
53.5 cm
Fish measured
21
Survey locations
6

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
66 cm14 Jun 2017Oxford University Parks150548
63.4 cm22 May 2008Shipton-on-Cherwell (Margin)111100
60.2 cm22 Aug 2007Shipton-on-Cherwell (Margin)106511
58.8 cm21 May 2004Nell Bridge80100
57.5 cm5 Jun 2013Marston136338
57.4 cm21 May 2004Nell Bridge80100
57.2 cm24 Jun 2003Shipton-on-Cherwell (Middle)76363
56.3 cm19 Sept 2002Shipton-on-Cherwell (Middle)72146
55.6 cm21 May 2004Nell Bridge80100
54.6 cm25 Sept 2007Islip106992

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
Shipton-on-Cherwell (Margin)19 Sept 200221 Jun 20184
Oxford University Parks14 Jun 201714 Jun 20171
Marston9 Aug 20075 Jun 20132
Islip25 Sept 200725 Sept 20071
Nell Bridge17 Jun 20032 Aug 20063
Shipton-on-Cherwell (Middle)19 Sept 200224 Jun 20032

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

2002–2018

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 21 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
40.6 cm
Lower quarter
49.3 cm
Median
53.5 cm
Upper quarter
57.4 cm
Largest
66 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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