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Barbel · Barbus barbus

Barbel in the River Laleham Abbey

Largest measured barbel: 6 cm

The largest barbel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Laleham Abbey was 6 cm, recorded at Laleham Abbey Downstream Fry on 20 August 2009.

Across 18 measured barbel, the median measured length was 2.2 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 Laleham Abbey.

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Most recent observation20 August 2024Laleham Abbey Downstream Fry · 2 fish
Largest measured barbel
6 cm
Median length
2.2 cm
Fish measured
18
Survey locations
2

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
6 cm20 Aug 2009Laleham Abbey Downstream Fry120818
5.8 cm20 Aug 2009Laleham Abbey Upstream Fry120817
5.1 cm23 Aug 2017Laleham Abbey Upstream Fry151499
5.1 cm26 Aug 2016Laleham Abbey Downstream Fry149239
4.3 cm28 Aug 2013Laleham Abbey Downstream Fry138579
3.6 cm20 Aug 2009Laleham Abbey Downstream Fry120818
3.3 cm21 Aug 2008Laleham Abbey Upstream Fry125755
2.7 cm20 Aug 2014Laleham Abbey Upstream Fry142450
2.3 cm21 Aug 2008Laleham Abbey Upstream Fry125755
2.2 cm20 Aug 2024Laleham Abbey Upstream Fry166637

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
Laleham Abbey Upstream Fry21 Aug 200820 Aug 20246
Laleham Abbey Downstream Fry20 Aug 200920 Aug 20244

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

2008–2024

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 18 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.6 cm
Lower quarter
2 cm
Median
2.3 cm
Upper quarter
4.1 cm
Largest
6 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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