Crucian carp · Carassius carassius

Crucian carp in the River Don

Largest measured crucian carp: 30 cm

The largest crucian carp measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Don was 30 cm, recorded at Grimethorpe Pond on 25 March 2004.

Across 4 measured crucian carp, the median measured length was 22 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 Don.

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Most recent observation25 March 2004Grimethorpe Pond · 4 fish

Largest measured crucian carp: 30 cm
Median length: 22 cm
Fish measured: 4
Survey locations: 3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured crucian 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
30 cm	25 Mar 2004	Grimethorpe Pond	79499
23 cm	25 Mar 2004	Grimethorpe Pond	79499
21 cm	25 Mar 2004	Grimethorpe Pond	79499
19.2 cm	25 Mar 2004	Grimethorpe Pond	79499

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

Explore the river

Where crucian carp were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one crucian 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 crucian carp
Grimethorpe Pond	25 Mar 2004	25 Mar 2004	1
Wharncliffe Side	23 Sept 1993	23 Sept 1993	1
Stainforth	31 Aug 1993	31 Aug 1993	1

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

1993–2004

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 19.2 cm
Lower quarter: 20.6 cm
Median: 22 cm
Upper quarter: 24.8 cm
Largest: 30 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

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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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