Common carp · Cyprinus carpio

Common carp in the Trader/Maud Foster Drain

Largest measured common carp: 60 cm

The largest common carp measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Trader/Maud Foster Drain was 60 cm, recorded at Upstream Boston Golf Club on 8 June 2010.

Across 4 measured common carp, the median measured length was 44 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 15.2 oz (0.431 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the Trader/Maud Foster Drain.

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Most recent observation8 June 2010Upstream Boston Golf Club · 1 fish

Largest measured common carp: 60 cm
Median length: 44 cm
Fish measured: 4
Survey locations: 3

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
60 cm	8 Jun 2010	Upstream Boston Golf Club	125412
58.2 cm	9 Jun 2004	Horncastle Road	81012
29.8 cm	9 Jun 2004	Horncastle Road	81012
25.3 cm	10 Jun 1987	Trader Bank Sibsey	58201

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding common carp
Upstream Boston Golf Club	8 Jun 2010	8 Jun 2010	1
Horncastle Road	9 Jun 2004	9 Jun 2004	1
Trader Bank Sibsey	10 Jun 1987	10 Jun 1987	1

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

1987–2010

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 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 25.3 cm
Lower quarter: 28.7 cm
Median: 44 cm
Upper quarter: 58.7 cm
Largest: 60 cm

200–299 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

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: 15.2 oz (0.431 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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