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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the New Cut

Largest measured chub: 45.3 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the New Cut was 45.3 cm, recorded at Priory Country Park on 18 June 1992.

Across 247 measured chub, the median measured length was 24.3 cm.

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

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Most recent observation28 September 2023Priory Country Park · 21 fish
Largest measured chub
45.3 cm
Median length
24.3 cm
Fish measured
247
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
45.3 cm18 Jun 1992Priory Country Park29236
44.3 cm18 Jun 1992Priory Country Park29236
44.2 cm28 Sept 2023Priory Country Park163387
42.8 cm12 Jul 1989Priory Country Park29235
42.3 cm12 Jul 1989Priory Country Park29235
42 cm21 Nov 2001Priory Country Park72185
41.8 cm28 Sept 2023Priory Country Park163387
41.3 cm18 Jun 1992Priory Country Park29236
41 cm18 Jun 1992Priory Country Park29236
40.3 cm18 Jun 1992Priory Country Park29236

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding chub
Priory Country Park12 Jul 198928 Sept 20235

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

1989–2023

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 247 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.8 cm
Lower quarter
17.8 cm
Median
24.3 cm
Upper quarter
32.8 cm
Largest
45.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the New Cut

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

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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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