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Barbel · Barbus barbus

Barbel in the River Cliveden

Largest measured barbel: 4.3 cm

The largest barbel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cliveden was 4.3 cm, recorded at Cliveden Downstream Fry on 4 September 2025.

Across 30 measured barbel, the median measured length was 2.3 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 Cliveden.

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Most recent observation4 September 2025Cliveden Upstream Fry · 2 fish
Largest measured barbel
4.3 cm
Median length
2.3 cm
Fish measured
30
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
4.3 cm4 Sept 2025Cliveden Downstream Fry178513
4.2 cm4 Sept 2025Cliveden Downstream Fry178513
3.8 cm4 Sept 2025Cliveden Downstream Fry178513
3.7 cm4 Sept 2025Cliveden Upstream Fry178514
3.5 cm4 Sept 2025Cliveden Upstream Fry178514
3.3 cm4 Sept 2025Cliveden Downstream Fry178513
2.9 cm19 Aug 2008Cliveden Upstream Fry125582
2.7 cm22 Aug 2012Cliveden Downstream Fry135298
2.6 cm22 Aug 2012Cliveden Downstream Fry135298
2.5 cm23 Aug 2011Cliveden Downstream Fry130060

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
Cliveden Upstream Fry19 Aug 20084 Sept 20253
Cliveden Downstream Fry23 Aug 20114 Sept 20253

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

2008–2025

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 30 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.8 cm
Lower quarter
2.1 cm
Median
2.3 cm
Upper quarter
2.7 cm
Largest
4.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Cliveden

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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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