Common carp · Cyprinus carpio

Common carp in the River Darent

Largest measured common carp: 56 cm

The largest common carp measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Darent was 56 cm, recorded at Acacia Hall on 27 September 2006.

Across 6 measured common carp, the median measured length was 26.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 1.6 oz (0.045 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 Darent.

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Most recent observation27 September 2006Acacia Hall · 1 fish

Largest measured common carp: 56 cm
Median length: 26.5 cm
Fish measured: 6
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
56 cm	27 Sept 2006	Acacia Hall	103384
36.2 cm	29 Aug 2006	Sundridge	103361
29 cm	28 Jul 2006	Horton Kirby	103263
24 cm	28 Jul 2006	Horton Kirby	103263
23.9 cm	28 Jul 2006	Horton Kirby	103263
21.8 cm	28 Jul 2006	Horton Kirby	103263

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
Acacia Hall	27 Sept 2006	27 Sept 2006	1
Sundridge	29 Aug 2006	29 Aug 2006	1
Horton Kirby	28 Jul 2006	28 Jul 2006	1

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

2006–2006

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 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 21.8 cm
Lower quarter: 23.9 cm
Median: 26.5 cm
Upper quarter: 34.4 cm
Largest: 56 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

500–599 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: 1.6 oz (0.045 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 Darent

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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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