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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the Main River Sheppey

Largest measured chub: 45.5 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Sheppey was 45.5 cm, recorded at Godney Farm (Te) on 16 June 2010.

Across 324 measured chub, the median measured length was 21.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 106 chub. The median was 3.8 oz (0.107 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 2 lb 0.5 oz (0.922 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 Sheppey.

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Most recent observation22 September 2023Melsbury Farm · 9 fish
Largest measured chub
45.5 cm
Median length
21.5 cm
Fish measured
324
Survey locations
9

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
45.5 cm16 Jun 2010Godney Farm (Te)122360
44.2 cm16 Jun 2010Godney Farm (Te)122360
42.9 cm1 Jul 2008Godney Farm (Te)111556
42.8 cm1 Jul 2008Godney Farm (Te)111556
42.1 cm11 Jun 2007Godney Farm (Te)105662
41.5 cm16 Jun 2010Godney Farm (Te)122360
40.6 cm16 Jun 2010Godney Farm (Te)122360
40.5 cm1 Jul 2008Godney Farm (Te)111556
39.6 cm21 Sept 2023Hurn Weir163401
39.6 cm28 Jul 2006Godney Farm (Te)100384

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding chub
Melsbury Farm22 Sept 202322 Sept 20231
Hurn Weir21 Sept 202321 Sept 20231
D/s Woodford Bridge28 Jul 202328 Jul 20231
Godney Farm (Te)12 Aug 200325 Jun 201913
Coxley Wick6 Sept 19916 Sept 19911
The Piggeries5 Sept 19915 Sept 19911
River Farm4 Sept 19914 Sept 19911
Hurn & Shotts Farms3 Sept 19913 Sept 19911
Upstream confl. Division Rhyne20 Aug 199120 Aug 19911

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

1991–2023

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 324 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.9 cm
Lower quarter
13.2 cm
Median
21.5 cm
Upper quarter
31.5 cm
Largest
45.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 106 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter
1.2 oz (0.033 kg)
Median
3.8 oz (0.107 kg)
Upper quarter
10.6 oz (0.3002 kg)
Heaviest
2 lb 0.5 oz (0.922 kg)

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

More fish in this river

Explore the Main River Sheppey

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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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