Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the Boldings Brook

Largest measured chub: 42 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Boldings Brook was 42 cm, recorded at Upstream Farthing Bridge on 25 July 2016.

Across 34 measured chub, the median measured length was 30.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 17 chub. The median was 13.9 oz (0.393 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 2 lb 5.6 oz (1.07 kg).

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

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Most recent observation25 June 2024Upstream Farthing Bridge · 10 fish

Largest measured chub: 42 cm
Median length: 30.2 cm
Fish measured: 34
Survey locations: 3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured chub

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
42 cm	25 Jul 2016	Upstream Farthing Bridge	148667
39.8 cm	4 Aug 2005	Downstream Farthing Bridge sq	87067
39.8 cm	4 Aug 2005	Downstream Farthing Bridge sq	87067
38.5 cm	4 Aug 2005	Downstream Farthing Bridge sq	87067
37.6 cm	25 Jun 2024	Upstream Farthing Bridge	165452
37 cm	25 Jul 2016	Upstream Farthing Bridge	148667
36.8 cm	4 Aug 2005	Downstream Farthing Bridge sq	87067
35.3 cm	4 Aug 2005	Downstream Farthing Bridge sq	87067
35.3 cm	4 Aug 2005	Downstream Farthing Bridge sq	87067
35 cm	4 Aug 2005	Downstream Farthing Bridge sq	87067

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding chub
Upstream Farthing Bridge	10 May 2013	25 Jun 2024	3
Redford Avenue	10 May 2013	10 May 2013	1
Downstream Farthing Bridge sq	4 Aug 2005	4 Aug 2005	1

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

2005–2024

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 34 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.5 cm
Lower quarter: 13.4 cm
Median: 30.2 cm
Upper quarter: 35.2 cm
Largest: 42 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 17 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter: 8.5 oz (0.242 kg)
Median: 13.9 oz (0.393 kg)
Upper quarter: 1 lb 8.4 oz (0.692 kg)
Heaviest: 2 lb 5.6 oz (1.07 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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