Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the Emm Brook

Largest measured chub: 42 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Emm Brook was 42 cm, recorded at Toutley Bridge on 22 April 2010.

Across 75 measured chub, the median measured length was 27.3 cm.

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

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Most recent observation14 May 2026Toutley Bridge · 17 fish

Largest measured chub: 42 cm
Median length: 27.3 cm
Fish measured: 75
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	22 Apr 2010	Toutley Bridge	121430
41.2 cm	22 Apr 2010	Toutley Bridge	121430
40 cm	23 May 2006	Dinton Pastures	99651
40 cm	23 May 2006	Dinton Pastures	99651
39.8 cm	23 May 2006	Dinton Pastures	99651
37.3 cm	23 May 2006	Dinton Pastures	99651
37 cm	23 May 2006	Dinton Pastures	99651
37 cm	23 May 2006	Dinton Pastures	99651
36.5 cm	23 May 2006	Dinton Pastures	99651
36.5 cm	23 May 2006	Dinton Pastures	99651

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding chub
Toutley Bridge	4 Dec 1991	14 May 2026	4
Meadow Walk	22 Apr 2010	14 May 2026	2
Dinton Pastures	14 Nov 1991	23 May 2006	2

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

1991–2026

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 75 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7.5 cm
Lower quarter: 24.6 cm
Median: 27.3 cm
Upper quarter: 32.2 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.

More fish in this river

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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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