Common carp · Cyprinus carpio

Common carp in the River Warwickshire Avon

Largest measured common carp: 63 cm

The largest common carp measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Warwickshire Avon was 63 cm, recorded at Brandon March Nature Reserve on 15 August 2001.

Across 3 measured common carp, the median measured length was 51 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 observation15 August 2001Brandon March Nature Reserve · 1 fish

Largest measured common carp: 63 cm
Median length: 51 cm
Fish measured: 3
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
63 cm	15 Aug 2001	Brandon March Nature Reserve	23585
51 cm	7 Jul 1998	d/s Stanford Hall	23928
24.1 cm	2 Apr 1996	Abbots Salford to Arrow confluence	81205

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
Brandon March Nature Reserve	15 Aug 2001	15 Aug 2001	1
d/s Stanford Hall	7 Jul 1998	7 Jul 1998	1
Abbots Salford to Arrow confluence	2 Apr 1996	2 Apr 1996	1
u/s Sowe Mouth	21 Jun 1983	21 Jun 1983	1
Stareton Gauging Station	21 Jun 1983	21 Jun 1983	1

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

1983–2001

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 3 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 24.1 cm
Lower quarter: 37.6 cm
Median: 51 cm
Upper quarter: 57 cm
Largest: 63 cm

200–299 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

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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