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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Arborfield

Largest measured chub: 54 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Arborfield was 54 cm, recorded at Farley Estate Upstream of A327 (Boat) on 17 June 2008.

Across 265 measured chub, the median measured length was 18.4 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 Arborfield.

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Most recent observation8 April 2014Arborfield Mill Stream · 8 fish
Largest measured chub
54 cm
Median length
18.4 cm
Fish measured
265
Survey locations
12

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
54 cm17 Jun 2008Farley Estate Upstream of A327 (Boat)111355
53 cm7 Jun 2012Farley Estate (Wading)131393
52.6 cm17 Jun 2008Cpue 5111381
52.3 cm17 Jun 2008Farley Estate Upstream of A327 (Boat)111355
52 cm18 Jun 2008Arborfield Weir Channel 3111353
50.9 cm17 Jun 2008Farley Estate Upstream of A327 (Boat)111355
50.8 cm26 Jun 2012Farley Estate Upstream of A327 (Boat)131626
50.4 cm17 Jun 2008Cpue 5111381
50.4 cm17 Jun 2008Farley Estate (Wading)111356
50.4 cm17 Jun 2008Farley Estate Upstream of A327 (Boat)111355

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
Arborfield Mill Stream23 Apr 20038 Apr 20147
Farley Estate Upstream of A327 (Boat)17 Jun 200826 Jun 20122
Farley Estate (Wading)17 Jun 20087 Jun 20122
Arborfield Weir Channel 318 Jun 20081 Jun 20122
Arborfield Weir Channel 11 Jun 20121 Jun 20121
Arborfield Weir Channel 218 Jun 200818 Jun 20081
Cpue 617 Jun 200817 Jun 20081
Cpue 517 Jun 200817 Jun 20081
CPUE 7 - Upstream of Blackwater confluence.17 Jun 200817 Jun 20081
Upstream A327 Bridge16 Jun 200816 Jun 20081
CPUE 1 - Above weirs to A327.16 Jun 200816 Jun 20081
Arborfield Main Channel9 May 199124 Apr 20084

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

1991–2014

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 265 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.1 cm
Lower quarter
11.5 cm
Median
18.4 cm
Upper quarter
41 cm
Largest
54 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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