Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Adur West Arm

Largest measured chub: 46.5 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Adur West Arm was 46.5 cm, recorded at Tenchford Bridge on 15 April 2014.

Across 50 measured chub, the median measured length was 8.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 31 chub. The median was 0.1 oz (0.004 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 3.1 oz (0.541 kg).

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

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Most recent observation18 July 2024Lock Bridge · 1 fish

Largest measured chub: 46.5 cm
Median length: 8.5 cm
Fish measured: 50
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
46.5 cm	15 Apr 2014	Tenchford Bridge	140647
41.5 cm	15 Apr 2014	Tenchford Bridge	140647
39.2 cm	15 Apr 2014	Tenchford Bridge	140647
34.4 cm	15 Apr 2014	Tenchford Bridge	140647
33 cm	9 Sept 2002	Slaughter Bridge	63460
32.6 cm	15 Apr 2014	Tenchford Bridge	140647
32.5 cm	15 May 2014	Capps Bridge	140866
29.2 cm	15 Apr 2014	Tenchford Bridge	140647
28.9 cm	15 Apr 2014	Tenchford Bridge	140647
25 cm	15 Apr 2014	Tenchford Bridge	140647

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
Lock Bridge	2 Sept 2002	18 Jul 2024	7
West Grinstead	4 Sept 2014	4 Sept 2014	1
Capps Bridge	15 May 2014	15 May 2014	1
Tenchford Bridge	8 Jul 2005	15 Apr 2014	3
Slaughter Bridge	9 Sept 2002	7 Aug 2007	2

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

2002–2024

Survey records by year

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

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104

205

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109

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314

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124

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 50 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.5 cm
Lower quarter: 5.3 cm
Median: 8.5 cm
Upper quarter: 24.2 cm
Largest: 46.5 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 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 31 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 oz (0.001 kg)
Median: 0.1 oz (0.004 kg)
Upper quarter: 3 oz (0.086 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 3.1 oz (0.541 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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