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Common carp · Cyprinus carpio

Common carp in the River Temple - Marlow

Largest measured common carp: 73 cm

The largest common carp measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Temple - Marlow was 73 cm, recorded at Temple Main on 18 July 2024.

Across 33 measured common carp, the median measured length was 65 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 Temple - Marlow.

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Most recent observation18 July 2024Temple Main · 3 fish
Largest measured common carp
73 cm
Median length
65 cm
Fish measured
33
Survey locations
2

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
73 cm18 Jul 2024Temple Main165848
73 cm28 Jul 2023Temple Main163988
73 cm28 Jul 2023Temple Main163988
73 cm1 Aug 2022Temple Main161303
72.7 cm31 Aug 2005Temple Main86328
72.1 cm7 Sept 2009Temple Main118987
71.8 cm4 Sept 2006Temple Main101376
71 cm18 Jul 2024Temple Main165848
70.3 cm1 Sept 2008Temple Weir Pool114235
70 cm18 Jul 2024Temple Main165848

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding common carp
Temple Main1 Sept 199518 Jul 202412
Temple Weir Pool1 Sept 20001 Sept 20084

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

1995–2024

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 33 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
32.5 cm
Lower quarter
60.9 cm
Median
65 cm
Upper quarter
70.3 cm
Largest
73 cm

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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