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Common carp · Cyprinus carpio

Common carp in the River Tame

Largest measured common carp: 66.2 cm

The largest common carp measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Tame was 66.2 cm, recorded at National Memorial Arboretum on 30 June 2008.

Across 12 measured common carp, the median measured length was 35.7 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 Tame.

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Most recent observation3 July 2014Tamworth · 1 fish
Largest measured common carp
66.2 cm
Median length
35.7 cm
Fish measured
12
Survey locations
7

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
66.2 cm30 Jun 2008National Memorial Arboretum111939
61.6 cm9 Sept 1997Hopwas, Two Trees Farm4638
58 cm30 Jun 2008National Memorial Arboretum111939
52.5 cm10 Jun 1992Lea Marston Upper4844
40.8 cm2 May 1995Lea Marston, Site 24480
36 cm2 May 1995Lea Marston, Site 24480
35.4 cm10 Jun 1992Lea Marston Upper4844
34 cm2 May 1995Lea Marston, Site 24480
33.6 cm30 Jul 1997Middleton4636
26 cm29 Jul 1997Lea Marston, Dead Arm, Site 14634

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
Tamworth3 Jul 20143 Jul 20141
National Memorial Arboretum30 Jun 200830 Jun 20081
Hopwas, Two Trees Farm9 Sept 19979 Sept 19971
Middleton30 Jul 199730 Jul 19971
Lea Marston, Site 22 May 199529 Jul 19972
Lea Marston, Dead Arm, Site 129 Jul 199729 Jul 19971
Lea Marston Upper10 Jun 199210 Jun 19921

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

1992–2014

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 12 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
9.2 cm
Lower quarter
31.7 cm
Median
35.7 cm
Upper quarter
53.9 cm
Largest
66.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Tame

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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