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Barbel · Barbus barbus

Barbel in the River Evenlode

Largest measured barbel: 67.2 cm

The largest barbel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Evenlode was 67.2 cm, recorded at Cassington Mill- mill stream on 21 May 2003.

Across 27 measured barbel, the median measured length was 24.6 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 Evenlode.

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Most recent observation11 June 2024Finstock · 1 fish
Largest measured barbel
67.2 cm
Median length
24.6 cm
Fish measured
27
Survey locations
7

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
67.2 cm21 May 2003Cassington Mill- mill stream75998
56.7 cm14 Aug 2002Cassington Mill - Canal Stream73259
55.7 cm21 Jun 2006Cassington Mill - Canal Stream99683
55.7 cm25 May 2004Cassington Mill- mill stream79962
54.3 cm21 Jun 2006Cassington Mill - Canal Stream99683
52.3 cm21 May 2003Cassington Mill- mill stream75998
51.8 cm23 Apr 2009Cassington Mill - Canal Stream117180
50.1 cm21 Jun 2006Cassington Mill- mill stream99686
49.4 cm12 May 2005Cassington Mill- mill stream84516
49.3 cm12 Apr 2010Chilson121362

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

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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
Finstock17 May 200511 Jun 20242
Cassington Mill- mill stream21 May 200318 Apr 20125
Charlbury22 Apr 201022 Apr 20101
Chilson3 Jun 200412 Apr 20102
Cassington Mill - Canal Stream14 Aug 200223 Apr 20094
Blenheim Sawmill22 Jun 200422 Jun 20041
Combe - Grintley Hill4 Sept 200229 May 20032

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

2002–2024

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 27 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.3 cm
Lower quarter
18.5 cm
Median
24.6 cm
Upper quarter
51 cm
Largest
67.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Evenlode

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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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