Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Allen

Largest measured chub: 54.1 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Allen was 54.1 cm, recorded at US Walford Mill on 29 August 2012.

Across 8 measured chub, the median measured length was 45.1 cm.

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

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Most recent observation29 August 2012US Walford Mill · 5 fish

Largest measured chub: 54.1 cm
Median length: 45.1 cm
Fish measured: 8
Survey locations: 3

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
54.1 cm	29 Aug 2012	US Walford Mill	133141
52.7 cm	29 Aug 2012	US Walford Mill	133141
50 cm	29 Aug 2012	US Walford Mill	133141
45.4 cm	29 Aug 2012	US Walford Mill	133141
44.8 cm	29 Aug 2012	US Walford Mill	133141
22.3 cm	18 May 2006	Downstream Wimborne	90806
18.5 cm	26 Jul 2001	Downstream Fitches Bridge	106031
8.5 cm	3 Oct 2007	Downstream Fitches Bridge	107919

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
US Walford Mill	29 Aug 2012	29 Aug 2012	1
Downstream Fitches Bridge	26 Jul 2001	3 Oct 2007	2
Downstream Wimborne	18 May 2006	18 May 2006	1

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

2001–2012

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 8 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 8.5 cm
Lower quarter: 21.4 cm
Median: 45.1 cm
Upper quarter: 50.7 cm
Largest: 54.1 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Allen

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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