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Barbel · Barbus barbus

Barbel in the River Staines

Largest measured barbel: 7.1 cm

The largest barbel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Staines was 7.1 cm, recorded at Staines Downstream Fry on 23 August 2017.

Across 72 measured barbel, the median measured length was 3.8 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 Staines.

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Most recent observation3 September 2025Staines Upstream Fry · 6 fish
Largest measured barbel
7.1 cm
Median length
3.8 cm
Fish measured
72
Survey locations
2

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured barbel

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

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
7.1 cm23 Aug 2017Staines Downstream Fry151494
7 cm21 Aug 2018Staines Upstream Fry153455
6.6 cm20 Aug 2024Staines Upstream Fry166631
6.2 cm3 Sept 2025Staines Upstream Fry178530
6 cm30 Aug 2023Staines Upstream Fry164359
5.8 cm25 Aug 2016Staines Downstream Fry149237
5.6 cm20 Aug 2024Staines Upstream Fry166631
5.4 cm19 Aug 2009Staines Upstream Fry120798
5.3 cm30 Aug 2023Staines Upstream Fry164359
5.3 cm30 Aug 2023Staines Upstream Fry164359

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding barbel
Staines Upstream Fry9 Sept 20043 Sept 20258
Staines Downstream Fry20 Aug 20083 Sept 20256

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

2004–2025

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 72 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.7 cm
Lower quarter
3 cm
Median
3.8 cm
Upper quarter
4.8 cm
Largest
7.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Staines

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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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