Barbel · Barbus barbus

Barbel in the River Tern

Largest measured barbel: 69 cm

The largest barbel measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Tern was 69 cm, recorded at Attingham Park on 5 May 2009.

Across 15 measured barbel, the median measured length was 54.5 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 Tern.

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Most recent observation5 May 2009Attingham Park · 1 fish

Largest measured barbel: 69 cm
Median length: 54.5 cm
Fish measured: 15
Survey locations: 1

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
69 cm	5 May 2009	Attingham Park	117215
64.7 cm	15 Jun 2005	Attingham Park	84984
64.6 cm	25 Apr 2006	Attingham Park	90690
59.4 cm	15 Apr 2004	Attingham Park	79803
59 cm	25 Apr 2006	Attingham Park	90690
58.2 cm	24 Apr 2008	Attingham Park	111048
55.1 cm	25 Apr 2006	Attingham Park	90690
54.5 cm	15 Apr 2004	Attingham Park	79803
54.2 cm	15 Jun 2005	Attingham Park	84984
53.5 cm	15 Jun 2005	Attingham Park	84984

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
Attingham Park	23 Apr 1992	5 May 2009	7

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

1992–2009

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 15 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 47 cm
Lower quarter: 51.2 cm
Median: 54.5 cm
Upper quarter: 59.2 cm
Largest: 69 cm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Tern

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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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