Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the Maiden Brook

Largest measured chub: 29.6 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Maiden Brook was 29.6 cm, recorded at Bathpool (Te) on 4 September 2001.

Across 78 measured chub, the median measured length was 16 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 68 chub. The median was 2.2 oz (0.063 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 9.7 oz (0.274 kg).

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

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Most recent observation27 May 2010Bathpool (Te) · 10 fish

Largest measured chub: 29.6 cm
Median length: 16 cm
Fish measured: 78
Survey locations: 1

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
29.6 cm	4 Sept 2001	Bathpool (Te)	72568
26.4 cm	7 Jun 2007	Bathpool (Te)	105467
26 cm	4 Sept 2001	Bathpool (Te)	72568
25.5 cm	4 Sept 2001	Bathpool (Te)	72568
24.5 cm	4 Sept 2001	Bathpool (Te)	72568
23.2 cm	4 Sept 2001	Bathpool (Te)	72568
23 cm	7 Jun 2007	Bathpool (Te)	105467
23 cm	4 Sept 2001	Bathpool (Te)	72568
22.9 cm	27 May 2010	Bathpool (Te)	122374
21.8 cm	7 Jun 2007	Bathpool (Te)	105467

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
Bathpool (Te)	4 Sept 2001	27 May 2010	6

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

2001–2010

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 78 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 9 cm
Lower quarter: 13.4 cm
Median: 16 cm
Upper quarter: 18.3 cm
Largest: 29.6 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 68 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.4 oz (0.01 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.2 oz (0.033 kg)
Median: 2.2 oz (0.063 kg)
Upper quarter: 3.3 oz (0.0928 kg)
Heaviest: 9.7 oz (0.274 kg)

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

More fish in this river

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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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