Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the Loxwood Stream

Largest measured chub: 39.7 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Loxwood Stream was 39.7 cm, recorded at Ifold Q on 27 July 2006.

Across 58 measured chub, the median measured length was 19.1 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 54 chub. The median was 3.1 oz (0.0865 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 2 lb 2.5 oz (0.979 kg).

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

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Most recent observation3 August 2016Upper Ifold Farm sq · 4 fish
Largest measured chub
39.7 cm
Median length
19.1 cm
Fish measured
58
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
39.7 cm27 Jul 2006Ifold Q102062
39 cm20 Jul 2005Ifold Q86864
38 cm20 Jul 2005Upper Ifold Farm sq86912
38 cm20 Jul 2005Ifold Q86864
37.5 cm20 Jul 2005Upper Ifold Farm sq86912
37.2 cm20 Jul 2005Upper Ifold Farm sq86912
36 cm17 Jul 2008Loxwood112081
35.9 cm25 Jul 2002Dunsfold (loxwood stream)61442
35.4 cm3 Aug 2016Upper Ifold Farm sq148836
35.3 cm7 Jul 2005Highstreet Green sq87061

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.

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Place surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding chub
Upper Ifold Farm sq20 Jul 20053 Aug 20162
Loxwood25 Jul 200517 Jul 20083
Ifold Q26 Jul 200227 Jul 20065
Dunsfold (loxwood stream)25 Jul 200227 Jul 20064
Highstreet Green sq7 Jul 20057 Jul 20051

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

2002–2016

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 58 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.2 cm
Lower quarter
9.5 cm
Median
19.1 cm
Upper quarter
32.3 cm
Largest
39.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 54 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter
0.4 oz (0.011 kg)
Median
3.1 oz (0.0865 kg)
Upper quarter
14.7 oz (0.4172 kg)
Heaviest
2 lb 2.5 oz (0.979 kg)

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

More fish in this river

Explore the Loxwood Stream

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

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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