Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the Cripsey Brook

Largest measured chub: 42.5 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Cripsey Brook was 42.5 cm, recorded at Bansons Lane on 29 August 2012.

Across 350 measured chub, the median measured length was 18.9 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 10 chub. The median was 9.9 oz (0.28 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 10.9 oz (0.762 kg).

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

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Most recent observation22 August 2024Moreton · 2 fish

Largest measured chub: 42.5 cm
Median length: 18.9 cm
Fish measured: 350
Survey locations: 2

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
42.5 cm	29 Aug 2012	Bansons Lane	133918
41.5 cm	29 Aug 2012	Moreton	133919
41.5 cm	29 Aug 2012	Bansons Lane	133918
40.2 cm	29 Aug 2012	Moreton	133919
38 cm	15 Aug 2004	Bansons Lane	81731
37.9 cm	15 Aug 2004	Bansons Lane	81731
37.2 cm	2 Aug 2006	Bansons Lane	100914
37.2 cm	2 Aug 2006	Bansons Lane	100914
37 cm	25 Feb 1999	Moreton	73307
36.8 cm	25 Feb 1999	Moreton	73307

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
Moreton	8 Apr 1990	22 Aug 2024	10
Bansons Lane	16 Apr 1993	25 Jun 2018	12

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

1990–2024

Survey records by year

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

190

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299

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202

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 350 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.8 cm
Lower quarter: 10.5 cm
Median: 18.9 cm
Upper quarter: 25.6 cm
Largest: 42.5 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

104

200–299 mm

121

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 10 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.3 oz (0.0072 kg)
Median: 9.9 oz (0.28 kg)
Upper quarter: 14.8 oz (0.4202 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 10.9 oz (0.762 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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