Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the Eridge Stream

Largest measured chub: 44.2 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Eridge Stream was 44.2 cm, recorded at Hendal Gauging Station Upstream on 16 June 2021.

Across 30 measured chub, the median measured length was 35.6 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 6 chub. The median was 1 lb 1.9 oz (0.508 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 8.7 oz (0.7 kg).

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

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Most recent observation16 June 2021Hendal Gauging Station Upstream · 10 fish

Largest measured chub: 44.2 cm
Median length: 35.6 cm
Fish measured: 30
Survey locations: 5

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
44.2 cm	16 Jun 2021	Hendal Gauging Station Upstream	160150
42.8 cm	16 Jun 2021	Hendal Gauging Station Upstream	160150
42.5 cm	16 Jun 2021	Hendal Gauging Station Upstream	160150
39.7 cm	16 Jun 2021	Hendal Gauging Station Upstream	160150
39.4 cm	26 Jul 2004	Forge Farm	82948
38 cm	16 Jun 2021	Hendal Gauging Station Upstream	160150
37.6 cm	16 Jun 2021	Hendal Gauging Station Upstream	160150
37.6 cm	30 Jul 2015	Forge Farmhouse Lawn	145723
37.4 cm	16 Jun 2021	Hendal Gauging Station Upstream	160150
37.4 cm	16 Jun 2021	Hendal Gauging Station Upstream	160150

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
Hendal Gauging Station Upstream	16 Jun 2021	16 Jun 2021	1
u/s Groombridge WTW	9 Oct 2015	9 Oct 2015	1
Forge Farmhouse Lawn	30 Jul 2015	30 Jul 2015	1
Steel Bridge	23 Jul 2015	23 Jul 2015	1
Forge Farm	27 Aug 2002	26 Jul 2004	2

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

2002–2021

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 30 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 10.7 cm
Lower quarter: 30.5 cm
Median: 35.7 cm
Upper quarter: 37.6 cm
Largest: 44.2 cm

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

Lightest: 13.3 oz (0.378 kg)
Lower quarter: 13.5 oz (0.3825 kg)
Median: 1 lb 1.9 oz (0.508 kg)
Upper quarter: 1 lb 6.6 oz (0.641 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 8.7 oz (0.7 kg)

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

More fish in this river

Explore the Eridge Stream

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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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