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Crucian carp · Carassius carassius

Crucian carp in the River Nene

Largest measured crucian carp: 29 cm

The largest crucian carp measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Nene was 29 cm, recorded at Rushmills on 6 April 1989.

Across 8 measured crucian carp, the median measured length was 21.5 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 Nene.

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Most recent observation10 June 1998Rushton · 1 fish
Largest measured crucian carp
29 cm
Median length
21.5 cm
Fish measured
8
Survey locations
4

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured crucian carp

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
29 cm6 Apr 1989Rushmills54002
24 cm26 Jul 1989Denford Upstream Lock54033
22 cm26 Jul 1989Denford Upstream Lock54033
22 cm26 Jul 1989Denford Upstream Lock54033
21 cm26 Jul 1989Denford Upstream Lock54033
13.5 cm10 Jun 1998Rushton54409
11.5 cm30 Jan 1992Upstream Wickstead54385
9 cm30 Jan 1992Upstream Wickstead54385

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

Explore the river

Where crucian carp were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one crucian 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 crucian carp
Rushton10 Jun 199810 Jun 19981
Upstream Wickstead30 Jan 199230 Jan 19921
Denford Upstream Lock26 Jul 198926 Jul 19891
Rushmills6 Apr 19896 Apr 19891

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

1989–1998

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 8 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
9 cm
Lower quarter
13 cm
Median
21.5 cm
Upper quarter
22.5 cm
Largest
29 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Nene

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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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