Barbel · Barbus barbus

Barbel in the River Colnebrook

Largest measured barbel: 70 cm

The largest barbel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Colnebrook was 70 cm, recorded at Hythe End on 4 July 2012.

Across 25 measured barbel, the median measured length was 55.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 6.8 oz (0.192 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 Colnebrook.

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Most recent observation2 June 2026Wraysbury · 1 fish

Largest measured barbel: 70 cm
Median length: 55.2 cm
Fish measured: 25
Survey locations: 5

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured barbel

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
70 cm	4 Jul 2012	Hythe End	132439
65.8 cm	14 Aug 2002	Hythe End	72405
65.4 cm	5 Aug 2004	Hythe End	80912
64.4 cm	3 Jun 2015	Wraysbury	144819
62.5 cm	12 Jun 2008	Hythe End	111357
62.1 cm	23 Apr 2010	Horton Downstream site	121426
61.1 cm	23 Apr 2010	Horton Middle Site	121429
60.9 cm	23 Apr 2010	Horton Middle Site	121429
59.5 cm	20 Nov 2001	Hythe End	73303
57.2 cm	3 Jun 2010	Hythe End	121759

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding barbel
Wraysbury	3 Jun 2015	2 Jun 2026	5
Hythe End	20 Nov 2001	4 Jul 2012	7
Thorney Golf Course	16 Jul 2004	6 Jun 2012	5
Horton Middle Site	23 Apr 2010	23 Apr 2010	1
Horton Downstream site	23 Apr 2010	23 Apr 2010	1

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

2001–2026

Survey records by year

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

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410

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 25 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 6.3 cm
Lower quarter: 25.8 cm
Median: 55.2 cm
Upper quarter: 61.1 cm
Largest: 70 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight: 6.8 oz (0.192 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Colnebrook

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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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