RiverFish

Common carp · Cyprinus carpio

Common carp in the River Great Stour

Largest measured common carp: 57.7 cm

The largest common carp measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Great Stour was 57.7 cm, recorded at Sturry STW on 28 April 2010.

Across 6 measured common carp, the median measured length was 48 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 Great Stour.

See common carp records across England →

Most recent observation17 July 2024Godinton Park · 1 fish
Largest measured common carp
57.7 cm
Median length
48 cm
Fish measured
6
Survey locations
4

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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
57.7 cm28 Apr 2010Sturry STW122700
50.8 cm22 May 2009Wye119223
50.8 cm21 May 2009Wye117357
45.3 cm17 Jul 2024Godinton Park166173
37.4 cm16 Nov 2005Wye87821
31.1 cm19 May 2004Chilham80042

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding common carp
Godinton Park17 Jul 202417 Jul 20241
Sturry STW28 Apr 201028 Apr 20101
Wye16 Nov 200522 May 20093
Chilham19 May 200419 May 20041

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

2004–2024

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
31.1 cm
Lower quarter
39.4 cm
Median
48.1 cm
Upper quarter
50.8 cm
Largest
57.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Great Stour

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

European eel Chub Gudgeon Roach Bullhead Perch

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.

Learn how RiverFish uses the data →