Barbel · Barbus barbus

Barbel in the River Leen

Largest measured barbel: 63.5 cm

The largest barbel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Leen was 63.5 cm, recorded at Grange Farm on 11 September 1985.

Across 33 measured barbel, the median measured length was 42.4 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 Leen.

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Most recent observation6 July 2011Papplewick · 7 fish

Largest measured barbel: 63.5 cm
Median length: 42.4 cm
Fish measured: 33
Survey locations: 4

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured barbel

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
63.5 cm	11 Sept 1985	Grange Farm	160623
57.8 cm	6 Jul 2011	Papplewick	126854
53.7 cm	11 Sept 1985	Grange Farm	160623
52.3 cm	17 Oct 1984	Warp Mill Bridge	160619
52.2 cm	13 Jun 1995	Papplewick	24766
51.5 cm	6 Jul 2011	Papplewick	126854
48.2 cm	6 Jul 2011	Papplewick	126854
48.1 cm	11 Sept 1985	Grange Farm	160623
46.5 cm	11 Sept 1985	Warp Mill Bridge	160624
45.3 cm	17 Oct 1984	Warp Mill Bridge	160619

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

Explore the river

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding barbel
Papplewick	13 Jun 1995	6 Jul 2011	2
Downstream Quarry Bank	12 Sept 1985	12 Sept 1985	1
Warp Mill Bridge	17 Oct 1984	11 Sept 1985	2
Grange Farm	11 Sept 1985	11 Sept 1985	1

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

1984–2011

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded barbel that year.

184

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111

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 33 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 10.5 cm
Lower quarter: 40.3 cm
Median: 42.4 cm
Upper quarter: 46.5 cm
Largest: 63.5 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Leen

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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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