Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the Herrings Stream

Largest measured chub: 41.3 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Herrings Stream was 41.3 cm, recorded at Stalkers Bridge sq on 2 July 2002.

Across 123 measured chub, the median measured length was 15.7 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 78 chub. The median was 2 oz (0.058 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 9.3 oz (0.718 kg).

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

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Most recent observation16 August 2016Hornesdene Farm · 21 fish

Largest measured chub: 41.3 cm
Median length: 15.7 cm
Fish measured: 123
Survey locations: 4

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
41.3 cm	2 Jul 2002	Stalkers Bridge sq	62421
36.9 cm	27 Oct 1997	Downstream Herring Bridge	72636
35.6 cm	29 Aug 2002	Downstream Herring Bridge	61300
33.3 cm	21 Jul 2003	Downstream Herring Bridge	76622
30.4 cm	11 Jul 2002	Clayton/Hammonds Mill Farm sq	61321
29.2 cm	21 Jul 2003	Downstream Herring Bridge	76622
29 cm	24 Aug 2011	Hornesdene Farm	127525
27.7 cm	16 Aug 2016	Hornesdene Farm	148939
27.7 cm	21 Jul 2003	Downstream Herring Bridge	76622
26.4 cm	24 Aug 2011	Hornesdene Farm	127525

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
Hornesdene Farm	24 Aug 2011	16 Aug 2016	2
Downstream Herring Bridge	27 Oct 1997	15 Apr 2014	7
Clayton/Hammonds Mill Farm sq	11 Jul 2002	11 Jul 2002	1
Stalkers Bridge sq	2 Jul 2002	2 Jul 2002	1

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

1997–2016

Survey records by year

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

197

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099

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001

302

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106

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111

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114

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 123 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.6 cm
Lower quarter: 12.4 cm
Median: 15.7 cm
Upper quarter: 19 cm
Largest: 41.3 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.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 78 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.9 oz (0.0265 kg)
Median: 2 oz (0.058 kg)
Upper quarter: 3.2 oz (0.0912 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 9.3 oz (0.718 kg)

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

More fish in this river

Explore the Herrings 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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