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Common carp · Cyprinus carpio

Common carp in the River Severn

Largest measured common carp: 79.5 cm

The largest common carp measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Severn was 79.5 cm, recorded at Upton Upon Severn to Tewkesbury EQSD on 4 May 2016.

Across 4 measured common carp, the median measured length was 70 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 Severn.

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Most recent observation8 March 2022Worcester racecourse fish rescue · 2 fish
Largest measured common carp
79.5 cm
Median length
70 cm
Fish measured
4
Survey locations
3

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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
79.5 cm4 May 2016Upton Upon Severn to Tewkesbury EQSD148056
71 cm8 May 2018Upton Marina Basin EQSD152514
69 cm4 May 2016Upton Upon Severn to Tewkesbury EQSD148056
67.4 cm8 May 2018Upton Marina Basin EQSD152514

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding common carp
Worcester racecourse fish rescue17 Mar 20208 Mar 20223
Upton Marina Basin EQSD8 May 20188 May 20181
Upton Upon Severn to Tewkesbury EQSD4 May 20164 May 20161

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

2016–2022

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
67.4 cm
Lower quarter
68.6 cm
Median
70 cm
Upper quarter
73.1 cm
Largest
79.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Severn

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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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