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Common carp · Cyprinus carpio

Common carp in the River Witham

Largest measured common carp: 50.8 cm

The largest common carp measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Witham was 50.8 cm, recorded at Short Ferry (Witham) on 4 June 1998.

Across 11 measured common carp, the median measured length was 35.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 6 lb 14.8 oz (3.14 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 Witham.

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Most recent observation28 April 2009Claypole Bridge · 1 fish
Largest measured common carp
50.8 cm
Median length
35.2 cm
Fish measured
11
Survey locations
6

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
50.8 cm4 Jun 1998Short Ferry (Witham)53396
50.5 cm26 Apr 2004Upstream Foston Ford79738
43.8 cm16 Sept 1985Marston Bridge52999
39 cm16 Sept 1985Marston Bridge52999
35.5 cm28 Apr 2009Claypole Bridge117273
35.2 cm16 Sept 1985Marston Bridge52999
6.5 cm29 Jul 2004Kirks Farm R/B (Witham)80716
6.5 cm29 Jul 2004Kirks Farm R/B (Witham)80716
5.5 cm20 Jul 2006Short Ferry (Witham)100229
4.7 cm28 Jul 2004Pelhams Land R/B (Witham)81217

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
Claypole Bridge28 Apr 200928 Apr 20091
Short Ferry (Witham)4 Jun 199820 Jul 20062
Kirks Farm R/B (Witham)29 Jul 200429 Jul 20041
Pelhams Land R/B (Witham)28 Jul 200428 Jul 20041
Upstream Foston Ford26 Apr 200426 Apr 20041
Marston Bridge16 Sept 198516 Sept 19851

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

1985–2009

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 11 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.6 cm
Lower quarter
6 cm
Median
35.2 cm
Upper quarter
41.4 cm
Largest
50.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight
6 lb 14.8 oz (3.14 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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