Common carp · Cyprinus carpio

Common carp in the River Colnebrook

Largest measured common carp: 69.5 cm

The largest common carp measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Colnebrook was 69.5 cm, recorded at Hythe End on 14 August 2002.

Across 3 measured common carp, the median measured length was 66 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 Colnebrook.

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Most recent observation24 April 2010Horton Upstream Backloop

Largest measured common carp: 69.5 cm
Median length: 66 cm
Fish measured: 3
Survey locations: 3

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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
69.5 cm	14 Aug 2002	Hythe End	72405
66 cm	23 Apr 2010	Horton Downstream site	121426
57.6 cm	14 Aug 2002	Hythe End	72405

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding common carp
Horton Upstream Backloop	24 Apr 2010	24 Apr 2010	1
Horton Downstream site	23 Apr 2010	23 Apr 2010	1
Hythe End	14 Aug 2002	14 Aug 2002	1

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

2002–2010

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded common carp that year.

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 3 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 57.6 cm
Lower quarter: 61.8 cm
Median: 66 cm
Upper quarter: 67.8 cm
Largest: 69.5 cm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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