Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the Main River Axe

Largest measured chub: 48 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Axe was 48 cm, recorded at Riverside Farm (Te) on 4 July 2013.

Across 90 measured chub, the median measured length was 7.6 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 52 chub. The median was 0.2 oz (0.007 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 3 lb 7.2 oz (1.57 kg).

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

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Most recent observation4 July 2013Riverside Farm (Te) · 8 fish

Largest measured chub: 48 cm
Median length: 7.6 cm
Fish measured: 90
Survey locations: 10

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
48 cm	4 Jul 2013	Riverside Farm (Te)	137013
47 cm	27 Jun 2003	Riverside Farm (Te)	76233
46.5 cm	27 Jun 2003	Riverside Farm (Te)	76233
42 cm	1 Jul 1991	Knowle	80711
22.6 cm	3 Aug 2006	Clewer (Te)	100821
20.8 cm	4 Jul 2013	Riverside Farm (Te)	137013
20.1 cm	4 Jul 2013	Riverside Farm (Te)	137013
19.9 cm	4 Jul 2013	Riverside Farm (Te)	137013
19.6 cm	30 Aug 2002	Weare Bridge	73144
19.4 cm	19 Jul 2007	Riverside Farm (Te)	106043

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
Riverside Farm (Te)	27 Jun 2003	4 Jul 2013	5
Clewer (Te)	3 Aug 2006	3 Aug 2006	1
Poplar Farm (Te)	4 Aug 2005	4 Aug 2005	1
Weare Bridge	30 Aug 2002	30 Aug 2002	1
Latcham	17 Jul 1991	17 Jul 1991	1
Knowle	1 Jul 1991	1 Jul 1991	1
Upstream Longwater	28 Jun 1991	28 Jun 1991	1
The Forks	19 Jun 1991	19 Jun 1991	1
Cocklake	18 Jun 1991	18 Jun 1991	1
Clewer - Oxmoor	18 Jun 1991	18 Jun 1991	1

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

1991–2013

Survey records by year

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

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092

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096

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099

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 90 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 3.4 cm
Lower quarter: 7.3 cm
Median: 7.6 cm
Upper quarter: 9 cm
Largest: 48 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 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 52 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.2 oz (0.005 kg)
Median: 0.2 oz (0.007 kg)
Upper quarter: 0.6 oz (0.0162 kg)
Heaviest: 3 lb 7.2 oz (1.57 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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