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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the Gaddesby Brook

Largest measured chub: 44.2 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Gaddesby Brook was 44.2 cm, recorded at John O'Gaunt on 4 July 2003.

Across 178 measured chub, the median measured length was 23.9 cm.

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

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Most recent observation4 July 2003Twyford · 14 fish
Largest measured chub
44.2 cm
Median length
23.9 cm
Fish measured
178
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
44.2 cm4 Jul 2003John O'Gaunt76280
41 cm4 Jul 2003John O'Gaunt76280
40.2 cm20 Jan 1992John O'Gaunt24236
40 cm6 Jul 2001Twyford23843
40 cm19 Jan 1993Twyford24246
39.6 cm20 Jan 1992John O'Gaunt24236
37.8 cm20 Jan 1992John O'Gaunt24236
37.3 cm20 Jan 1992John O'Gaunt24236
37.2 cm6 Jul 2001Rearsby Works23867
37 cm6 Jul 2001Rearsby Works23867

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding chub
Twyford19 Jan 19934 Jul 20034
John O'Gaunt20 Jan 19924 Jul 20034
Rearsby Works28 Jan 199310 Jun 20034

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

1992–2003

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 178 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
9.8 cm
Lower quarter
17.4 cm
Median
23.9 cm
Upper quarter
30 cm
Largest
44.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Gaddesby 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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