Barbel · Barbus barbus

Barbel in the River Teise

Largest measured barbel: 10 cm

The largest barbel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Teise was 10 cm, recorded at Strawberry Fields on 18 August 2004.

Across 4 measured barbel, the median measured length was 8.1 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 Teise.

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Most recent observation8 July 2023Sheephurst Lane · 2 fish

Largest measured barbel: 10 cm
Median length: 8.1 cm
Fish measured: 4
Survey locations: 3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured barbel

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
10 cm	18 Aug 2004	Strawberry Fields	82945
8.5 cm	7 Jul 2023	Pikefish Farm	164248
7.7 cm	8 Jul 2023	Sheephurst Lane	164249
6.5 cm	8 Jul 2023	Sheephurst Lane	164249

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding barbel
Sheephurst Lane	8 Jul 2023	8 Jul 2023	1
Pikefish Farm	7 Jul 2023	7 Jul 2023	1
Strawberry Fields	18 Aug 2004	18 Aug 2004	1

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

2004–2023

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded barbel 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: 6.5 cm
Lower quarter: 7.4 cm
Median: 8.1 cm
Upper quarter: 8.9 cm
Largest: 10 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Teise

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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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