Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the Kings Dyke

Largest measured chub: 43.3 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Kings Dyke was 43.3 cm, recorded at Ashline Lock on 20 April 1990.

Across 5 measured chub, the median measured length was 21.3 cm.

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

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Most recent observation25 June 1991Whittlesey · 1 fish

Largest measured chub: 43.3 cm
Median length: 21.3 cm
Fish measured: 5
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
43.3 cm	20 Apr 1990	Ashline Lock	29575
28.3 cm	19 Apr 1990	Whittlesey	29574
21.3 cm	25 Jun 1991	Whittlesey	29578
14.3 cm	18 Apr 1990	Horsey Toll	29572
12.3 cm	18 Apr 1990	Horsey Toll	29572

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
Whittlesey	19 Apr 1990	25 Jun 1991	2
Ashline Lock	20 Apr 1990	20 Apr 1990	1
Horsey Toll	18 Apr 1990	18 Apr 1990	1

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

1990–1991

Survey records by year

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

390

191

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 5 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 12.3 cm
Lower quarter: 14.3 cm
Median: 21.3 cm
Upper quarter: 28.3 cm
Largest: 43.3 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Kings Dyke

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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