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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Arun

Largest measured chub: 48 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Arun was 48 cm, recorded at Newbridge on 2 August 2004.

Across 1,130 measured chub, the median measured length was 12 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 840 chub. The median was 0.8 oz (0.0215 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 3 lb 15.5 oz (1.8 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 Arun.

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Most recent observation21 October 2025Stopham Bridge · 2 fish
Largest measured chub
48 cm
Median length
12 cm
Fish measured
1,130
Survey locations
18

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
48 cm2 Aug 2004Newbridge80803
47.5 cm25 Jul 2003Newbridge76632
47.3 cm2 Aug 2004Newbridge80803
47 cm1 Oct 2004Pallingham82579
46.5 cm15 Sept 2010Pulborough Cut125557
45.8 cm17 Sept 2013Pallingham138765
45.5 cm18 Sept 2003Pallingham77106
45.5 cm2 Jul 2003Gibbons Mill76738
45.4 cm21 Jul 2005Gibbons Mill86967
45.2 cm17 Sept 2013Pallingham138765

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
Stopham Bridge21 Oct 202521 Oct 20251
Crosby Farm10 Sept 202510 Sept 20251
Theale Farm9 Sept 201429 Jul 20252
Horsham Downstream Pack Horse Bridge26 Jul 20229 Jul 20252
Pallingham18 Sept 20038 Jul 202513
Bignor Farm12 Sept 200212 Sept 20247
Alfoldean Weir Upstream12 Jul 202412 Jul 20241
Pulborough Cut28 Sept 200715 Jul 20197
Chesworth Farm, Downstream Chesworth House20 Sept 20124 Aug 20162
Roman Station30 Jul 200226 Jul 201612
Horsham STW1 Aug 200226 Jul 201612
Bucks Green16 Aug 200227 Sept 20076
Wellcross Bridge2 Aug 20052 Aug 20072
Newbridge30 Jul 200227 Jul 20076
Chesworth Farm2 Aug 200214 Aug 20065
Gibbons Mill31 Jul 200226 Jul 20065
Violets Farm sq8 Sept 20058 Sept 20051
Horsham-by-Pass sq2 Aug 20052 Aug 20051

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

2002–2025

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 1,130 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1 cm
Lower quarter
7.5 cm
Median
12 cm
Upper quarter
19.1 cm
Largest
48 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 840 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter
0.2 oz (0.006 kg)
Median
0.8 oz (0.0215 kg)
Upper quarter
3 oz (0.0842 kg)
Heaviest
3 lb 15.5 oz (1.8 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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