Common carp · Cyprinus carpio

Common carp in the River Test

Largest measured common carp: 54.4 cm

The largest common carp measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Test was 54.4 cm, recorded at Timsbury Manor Carrier on 24 September 2002.

Across 13 measured common carp, the median measured length was 43.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 13 common carp. The median was 6 lb 1.7 oz (2.77 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 13 lb 3.3 oz (5.99 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Test.

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Most recent observation9 August 2006Timsbury Manor Carrier · 1 fish

Largest measured common carp: 54.4 cm
Median length: 43.2 cm
Fish measured: 13
Survey locations: 1

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
54.4 cm	24 Sept 2002	Timsbury Manor Carrier	61523
54.1 cm	8 Aug 2005	Timsbury Manor Carrier	86396
48.8 cm	26 Aug 2004	Timsbury Manor Carrier	82149
48.7 cm	20 Oct 2003	Timsbury Manor Carrier	77797
48.1 cm	8 Aug 2005	Timsbury Manor Carrier	86396
46.3 cm	26 Aug 2004	Timsbury Manor Carrier	82149
43.2 cm	8 Aug 2005	Timsbury Manor Carrier	86396
42.1 cm	26 Aug 2004	Timsbury Manor Carrier	82149
42 cm	9 Aug 2006	Timsbury Manor Carrier	101567
41.8 cm	26 Aug 2004	Timsbury Manor Carrier	82149

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding common carp
Timsbury Manor Carrier	24 Sept 2002	9 Aug 2006	5

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

2002–2006

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 13 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 35.2 cm
Lower quarter: 41.8 cm
Median: 43.2 cm
Upper quarter: 48.7 cm
Largest: 54.4 cm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 13 common carp. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 2 lb 15.5 oz (1.35 kg)
Lower quarter: 4 lb 13.1 oz (2.19 kg)
Median: 6 lb 1.7 oz (2.77 kg)
Upper quarter: 6 lb 9.8 oz (3 kg)
Heaviest: 13 lb 3.3 oz (5.99 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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