Common carp · Cyprinus carpio

Common carp in the River Stillwater Management

Largest measured common carp: 59.2 cm

The largest common carp measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Stillwater Management was 59.2 cm, recorded at Burrswood Lake (Grom/Medway) on 16 November 2016.

Across 62 measured common carp, the median measured length was 17.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 5 common carp. The median was 4 lb 11.5 oz (2.14 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 5 lb 14.8 oz (2.69 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 Stillwater Management.

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Most recent observation16 November 2016Burrswood Lake (Grom/Medway) · 13 fish

Largest measured common carp: 59.2 cm
Median length: 17.2 cm
Fish measured: 62
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
59.2 cm	16 Nov 2016	Burrswood Lake (Grom/Medway)	150160
59 cm	16 Nov 2016	Burrswood Lake (Grom/Medway)	150160
51.5 cm	16 Nov 2016	Burrswood Lake (Grom/Medway)	150160
51 cm	16 Nov 2016	Burrswood Lake (Grom/Medway)	150160
50.1 cm	16 Nov 2016	Burrswood Lake (Grom/Medway)	150160
50 cm	29 Oct 2004	Swallows Brook Farm	83182
49.6 cm	16 Nov 2016	Burrswood Lake (Grom/Medway)	150160
49.5 cm	16 Nov 2016	Burrswood Lake (Grom/Medway)	150160
46.8 cm	16 Nov 2016	Burrswood Lake (Grom/Medway)	150160
46.5 cm	16 Nov 2016	Burrswood Lake (Grom/Medway)	150160

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

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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
Burrswood Lake (Grom/Medway)	16 Nov 2016	16 Nov 2016	1
Coomb Wood Lake	8 Oct 2010	8 Oct 2010	1
Swallows Brook Farm	29 Oct 2004	29 Oct 2004	1

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

2004–2016

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 62 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.6 cm
Lower quarter: 13.1 cm
Median: 17.2 cm
Upper quarter: 38.9 cm
Largest: 59.2 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 5 common carp. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 3 lb 0.7 oz (1.38 kg)
Lower quarter: 3 lb 14.5 oz (1.77 kg)
Median: 4 lb 11.5 oz (2.14 kg)
Upper quarter: 5 lb 9.6 oz (2.54 kg)
Heaviest: 5 lb 14.8 oz (2.69 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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