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Barbel · Barbus barbus

Barbel in the River Dearne

Largest measured barbel: 73 cm

The largest barbel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Dearne was 73 cm, recorded at meanders u/s Pastures Bridge on 20 June 2014.

Across 294 measured barbel, the median measured length was 39.8 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 45 barbel. The median was 3 lb 8.4 oz (1.6 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 8 lb 6 oz (3.8 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 Dearne.

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Most recent observation2 July 2026Darfield (expanded 2016) · 4 fish
Largest measured barbel
73 cm
Median length
39.8 cm
Fish measured
294
Survey locations
13

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
73 cm20 Jun 2014meanders u/s Pastures Bridge141563
71.4 cm26 Jul 2012Darfield (Top Weir)133223
70.5 cm20 Jun 2014meanders u/s Pastures Bridge141563
69.5 cm20 Jun 2011Darfield (Top Weir)129627
69 cm17 Jun 2013meanders u/s Pastures Bridge136538
68.8 cm22 Jun 2010meanders u/s Pastures Bridge124930
68.2 cm17 Jun 2022meanders u/s Pastures Bridge161165
68.1 cm20 Jun 2014meanders u/s Pastures Bridge141563
67.1 cm17 Jun 2015meanders u/s Pastures Bridge145158
66.8 cm20 Jun 2011Darfield (Top Weir)129627

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
Darfield (expanded 2016)30 Jun 19992 Jul 202612
meanders u/s Pastures Bridge29 Oct 199719 Jun 202520
Stairfoot29 Jun 199917 Jun 202415
d/s Darfield Road Bridge28 Jun 201328 Jun 20131
Darfield (Top Weir)20 Jun 200826 Jul 20123
Downstream Broomhill bridge23 May 199721 Jun 20119
Baraugh Bridge28 Sept 200724 Jun 20102
Old Moor upstream site14 Jul 199926 Jun 20062
Star Paper Mill Weir10 Jul 200216 Sept 20043
Downstream railway bridge (d/s control)19 Jul 199919 Jul 19991
Downstream Lundwood STW29 Jun 199929 Jun 19991
Cudworth29 Jun 199929 Jun 19991
Broomhill14 May 199717 Oct 19972

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

1997–2026

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 294 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.9 cm
Lower quarter
18.6 cm
Median
39.8 cm
Upper quarter
53.8 cm
Largest
73 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 45 barbel. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
7.1 oz (0.2 kg)
Lower quarter
1 lb 12.2 oz (0.8 kg)
Median
3 lb 8.4 oz (1.6 kg)
Upper quarter
4 lb 4 oz (1.93 kg)
Heaviest
8 lb 6 oz (3.8 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 Dearne

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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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