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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the Desborough Cut

Largest measured chub: 7.1 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Desborough Cut was 7.1 cm, recorded at Desborough Cut 12a on 29 August 2013.

Across 42 measured chub, the median measured length was 3 cm.

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

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Most recent observation29 August 2013Desborough Cut 12a · 40 fish
Largest measured chub
7.1 cm
Median length
3 cm
Fish measured
42
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
7.1 cm29 Aug 2013Desborough Cut 12a140230
4.5 cm29 Aug 2013Desborough Cut 12a140230
3.8 cm28 Aug 2013Desborough Cut 11a140224
3.6 cm28 Aug 2013Desborough Cut 11a140224
3.5 cm29 Aug 2013Desborough Cut 12a140230
3.5 cm29 Aug 2013Desborough Cut 12a140230
3.5 cm28 Aug 2013Desborough Cut 11a140224
3.4 cm29 Aug 2013Desborough Cut 12a140230
3.4 cm28 Aug 2013Desborough Cut 11b140225
3.4 cm28 Aug 2013Desborough Cut 11b140225

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

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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
Desborough Cut 12a29 Aug 201329 Aug 20131
Desborough Cut 11b28 Aug 201328 Aug 20131
Desborough Cut 11a28 Aug 201328 Aug 20131

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

2013–2013

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 42 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.4 cm
Lower quarter
2.1 cm
Median
3 cm
Upper quarter
3.4 cm
Largest
7.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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