Barbel · Barbus barbus

Barbel in the River Loddon

Largest measured barbel: 73.2 cm

The largest barbel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Loddon was 73.2 cm, recorded at Twyford LH Channel on 13 May 2004.

Across 285 measured barbel, the median measured length was 52.6 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 9 lb 14.7 oz (4.5 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Loddon.

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Most recent observation1 May 2025Twyford RH channel Downstream · 1 fish

Largest measured barbel: 73.2 cm
Median length: 52.6 cm
Fish measured: 285
Survey locations: 11

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
73.2 cm	13 May 2004	Twyford LH Channel	79848
69.7 cm	14 Apr 2010	Twyford LH Channel	121393
69.5 cm	15 Apr 2003	Whistley Mill	75835
69.4 cm	18 Apr 2002	Whistley Mill	50520
69.3 cm	13 May 2004	Twyford RH Channel	79849
69.2 cm	15 Apr 2003	Whistley Mill	75835
69 cm	15 Apr 2003	Whistley Mill	75835
67.8 cm	13 May 2004	Twyford RH Channel	79849
67.7 cm	25 Apr 2019	Twyford RH channel Downstream	154455
67.7 cm	1 May 2007	Twyford RH Channel	105256

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
Twyford RH channel Downstream	25 Apr 2019	1 May 2025	3
Twyford LH Channel	11 Dec 1991	25 Apr 2019	12
Sheepbridge	2 May 2006	7 Apr 2016	5
Lower Stanford End	17 Apr 2002	5 Apr 2016	11
Twyford RH Channel	6 Dec 1991	13 May 2008	6
Upper Stanford End	20 May 2004	20 May 2004	1
Whistley Mill	14 Jan 1992	15 Apr 2003	3
Sindlesham Back Stream	16 May 1992	16 May 1992	1
Dinton Pastures	7 Jan 1992	7 Jan 1992	1
Priory Farm, Swallowfield	22 May 1991	22 May 1991	1
Stanford End	23 Apr 1991	23 Apr 1991	1

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

1991–2025

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 285 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5.8 cm
Lower quarter: 46.9 cm
Median: 52.6 cm
Upper quarter: 57.8 cm
Largest: 73.2 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

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600–699 mm

700–799 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight: 9 lb 14.7 oz (4.5 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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