Common carp · Cyprinus carpio

Common carp in the River DS Lark

Largest measured common carp: 55.3 cm

The largest common carp measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River DS Lark was 55.3 cm, recorded at Wamil Hall on 7 July 1993.

Across 3 measured common carp, the median measured length was 51.3 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 DS Lark.

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Most recent observation16 September 2010Mildenhall · 1 fish

Largest measured common carp: 55.3 cm
Median length: 51.3 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
55.3 cm	7 Jul 1993	Wamil Hall	29823
51.3 cm	20 Nov 1990	Mildenhall	29811
50.3 cm	20 Nov 1990	Mildenhall	29811

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
Mildenhall	20 Nov 1990	16 Sept 2010	2
Isleham Lock	14 Oct 2003	14 Oct 2003	1
Wamil Hall	7 Jul 1993	7 Jul 1993	1

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

1990–2010

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: 50.3 cm
Lower quarter: 50.8 cm
Median: 51.3 cm
Upper quarter: 53.3 cm
Largest: 55.3 cm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River DS Lark

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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