Common carp · Cyprinus carpio

Common carp in the River Ouse

Largest measured common carp: 65.3 cm

The largest common carp measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ouse was 65.3 cm, recorded at Newick on 2 September 2004.

Across 18 measured common carp, the median measured length was 53.8 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 11 common carp. The median was 8 lb 6 oz (3.8 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 13 lb 3.6 oz (6 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 Ouse.

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Most recent observation14 August 2024Newick · 1 fish

Largest measured common carp: 65.3 cm
Median length: 53.8 cm
Fish measured: 18
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
65.3 cm	2 Sept 2004	Newick	81869
60.5 cm	17 Sept 2009	Newick	119245
59.1 cm	7 Sept 2006	Newick	102377
58.6 cm	7 Sept 2006	Newick	102377
56.5 cm	9 Oct 2003	Newick	77437
55.3 cm	9 Oct 2003	Newick	77437
54.4 cm	25 Jul 2024	Sheffield Bridge	165939
54 cm	17 Sept 2009	Newick	119245
54 cm	7 Sept 2006	Newick	102377
53.5 cm	14 Sept 2015	Newick	146663

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding common carp
Newick	9 Oct 2003	14 Aug 2024	8
Sheffield Bridge	25 Jul 2024	25 Jul 2024	1
Isfield Church	11 Aug 2006	11 Aug 2006	1
East Mascalls Bridge	30 Jul 2003	30 Jul 2003	1

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

2003–2024

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 18 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 36.6 cm
Lower quarter: 48.2 cm
Median: 53.8 cm
Upper quarter: 56.2 cm
Largest: 65.3 cm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 11 common carp. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 2 lb 4.8 oz (1.04 kg)
Lower quarter: 6 lb 3.6 oz (2.83 kg)
Median: 8 lb 6 oz (3.8 kg)
Upper quarter: 10 lb 8 oz (4.76 kg)
Heaviest: 13 lb 3.6 oz (6 kg)

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

More fish in this river

Explore the River Ouse

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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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