Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the Brinkworth Brook

Largest measured chub: 37.8 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Brinkworth Brook was 37.8 cm, recorded at Somerford Bridge (Te) on 10 August 2005.

Across 80 measured chub, the median measured length was 22.8 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 76 chub. The median was 5.9 oz (0.1685 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 12.8 oz (0.817 kg).

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

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Most recent observation15 April 2014u/s Brinkworth Bridge · 2 fish

Largest measured chub: 37.8 cm
Median length: 22.8 cm
Fish measured: 80
Survey locations: 4

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
37.8 cm	10 Aug 2005	Somerford Bridge (Te)	85431
34.9 cm	1 Jul 2004	Somerford Bridge (Te)	80249
32.8 cm	10 Aug 2005	Somerford Bridge (Te)	85431
32.5 cm	10 Aug 2005	Somerford Bridge (Te)	85431
31 cm	1 Jul 2004	Somerford Bridge (Te)	80249
30.8 cm	10 Aug 2005	Somerford Bridge (Te)	85431
30.5 cm	1 Jul 2004	Somerford Bridge (Te)	80249
30.5 cm	18 Jun 2003	Somerford Bridge (Te)	76211
30.3 cm	18 Jun 2003	Somerford Bridge (Te)	76211
29.9 cm	18 Jun 2003	Somerford Bridge (Te)	76211

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
u/s Brinkworth Bridge	15 Apr 2014	15 Apr 2014	1
Somerford Bridge (Te)	21 Jul 1993	27 Apr 2010	6
Brinkworth	29 Jul 1993	29 Jul 1993	1
Hookers Gate	28 Jul 1993	28 Jul 1993	1

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

1993–2014

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 80 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7.6 cm
Lower quarter: 18.2 cm
Median: 22.8 cm
Upper quarter: 27.4 cm
Largest: 37.8 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 76 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.2 oz (0.006 kg)
Lower quarter: 3.1 oz (0.089 kg)
Median: 5.9 oz (0.1685 kg)
Upper quarter: 10.8 oz (0.3048 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 12.8 oz (0.817 kg)

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

More fish in this river

Explore the Brinkworth Brook

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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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