Common carp · Cyprinus carpio

Common carp in the River Stour (Worcestershire)

Largest measured common carp: 53 cm

The largest common carp measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Stour (Worcestershire) was 53 cm, recorded at Cradley Heath on 5 July 2016.

Across 4 measured common carp, the median measured length was 40.8 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 Stour (Worcestershire).

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Most recent observation5 July 2016Cradley Heath · 1 fish

Largest measured common carp: 53 cm
Median length: 40.8 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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
53 cm	5 Jul 2016	Cradley Heath	149596
41 cm	15 May 2000	Whittington Sewage Works	73599
40.5 cm	15 May 2000	Whittington Sewage Works	73599
33.5 cm	15 May 2000	Whittington Sewage Works	73599

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
Cradley Heath	5 Jul 2016	5 Jul 2016	1
Whittington Sewage Works	15 May 2000	15 May 2000	1
Weirpool at Whittington	14 May 1991	14 May 1991	1

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

1991–2016

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 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 33.5 cm
Lower quarter: 38.8 cm
Median: 40.8 cm
Upper quarter: 44 cm
Largest: 53 cm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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