Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the Lancing Brook

Largest measured chub: 40.6 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Lancing Brook was 40.6 cm, recorded at New Barn Farm on 12 July 2005.

Across 12 measured chub, the median measured length was 23.9 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 8 chub. The median was 6 oz (0.1715 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 2 lb 5.1 oz (1.05 kg).

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

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Most recent observation10 August 2018New Barn Farm · 2 fish

Largest measured chub: 40.6 cm
Median length: 23.9 cm
Fish measured: 12
Survey locations: 2

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
40.6 cm	12 Jul 2005	New Barn Farm	87417
39 cm	4 Feb 1998	New Barn Farm	72720
36.8 cm	4 Feb 1998	New Barn Farm	72720
26.9 cm	12 Jul 2005	New Barn Farm	87417
25.5 cm	10 Aug 2018	New Barn Farm	153057
24 cm	10 Aug 2018	New Barn Farm	153057
23.9 cm	8 Aug 2018	Oakwood	153058
15.6 cm	12 Jul 2005	New Barn Farm	87417
15.2 cm	12 Jul 2005	New Barn Farm	87417
13.7 cm	17 Jul 2003	New Barn Farm	76620

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
New Barn Farm	4 Feb 1998	10 Aug 2018	4
Oakwood	8 Aug 2018	8 Aug 2018	1

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

1998–2018

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 12 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 12.7 cm
Lower quarter: 14.8 cm
Median: 24 cm
Upper quarter: 29.4 cm
Largest: 40.6 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 8 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 1 oz (0.028 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.5 oz (0.0428 kg)
Median: 6 oz (0.1715 kg)
Upper quarter: 1 lb 13.5 oz (0.8355 kg)
Heaviest: 2 lb 5.1 oz (1.05 kg)

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

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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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