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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the Bevern Stream

Largest measured chub: 36 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Bevern Stream was 36 cm, recorded at Highbridge Lane Downstream bridge on 6 August 2002.

Across 405 measured chub, the median measured length was 21.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 323 chub. The median was 4.8 oz (0.136 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 6.9 oz (0.648 kg).

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

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Most recent observation4 October 2024Clappers Weir · 2 fish
Largest measured chub
36 cm
Median length
21.5 cm
Fish measured
405
Survey locations
6

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured chub

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
36 cm6 Aug 2002Highbridge Lane Downstream bridge63780
35.9 cm26 Aug 2005Highbridge Lane Downstream bridge87579
35.9 cm5 Sept 2001Highbridge Lane Downstream bridge51920
34.2 cm23 Jul 2003Clappers Weir76626
33.4 cm7 Aug 2002Clappers Weir63781
33 cm29 Sept 2015Clappers Weir146850
33 cm26 Aug 2005Highbridge Lane Downstream bridge87579
33 cm7 Sept 2001Clappers Weir74823
32.8 cm22 Sept 2010Clappers Weir123982
32.8 cm17 Aug 2006Highbridge Lane Downstream bridge102313

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

Explore the river

Where chub were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one chub 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 chub
Highbridge Lane Upstream bridge11 Aug 20114 Oct 20246
Clappers Weir7 Sept 20014 Oct 202412
Highbridge Lane Downstream bridge5 Sept 200130 Sept 20098
Bevern Bridge15 Aug 200316 Sept 20052
Brick works15 Aug 200315 Aug 20031
Plumpton Green8 Aug 20038 Aug 20031

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

2001–2024

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded chub that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 405 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.8 cm
Lower quarter
15.7 cm
Median
21.5 cm
Upper quarter
25.2 cm
Largest
36 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 323 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter
1.6 oz (0.0455 kg)
Median
4.8 oz (0.136 kg)
Upper quarter
7.7 oz (0.219 kg)
Heaviest
1 lb 6.9 oz (0.648 kg)

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

More fish in this river

Explore the Bevern Stream

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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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