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Common carp · Cyprinus carpio

Common carp in the River Warwickshire Avon

Largest measured common carp: 52.1 cm

The largest common carp measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Warwickshire Avon was 52.1 cm, recorded at Strensham to Tewkesbury EQSD on 5 May 2016.

Across 4 measured common carp, the median measured length was 51.4 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 Warwickshire Avon.

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Most recent observation5 May 2016Strensham to Tewkesbury EQSD · 1 fish
Largest measured common carp
52.1 cm
Median length
51.4 cm
Fish measured
4
Survey locations
5

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
52.1 cm5 May 2016Strensham to Tewkesbury EQSD148050
52 cm19 May 1993Fladbury d/s weir81398
50.8 cm16 Aug 1993Twyford Farm81245
34.6 cm16 Aug 1993Harvington d/s ford81234

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
Strensham to Tewkesbury EQSD5 May 20165 May 20161
Twyford Farm16 Aug 199316 Aug 19931
Harvington d/s ford16 Aug 199316 Aug 19931
Fladbury d/s weir19 May 199319 May 19931
Strenshan d/s weir to pipe bridge13 Dec 198813 Dec 19881

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

1988–2016

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 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
34.6 cm
Lower quarter
46.8 cm
Median
51.4 cm
Upper quarter
52 cm
Largest
52.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Warwickshire Avon

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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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