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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Avon Side Channels

Largest measured chub: 49.3 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Avon Side Channels was 49.3 cm, recorded at AJ2 Bridge Farm on 8 July 2010.

Across 439 measured chub, the median measured length was 15.3 cm.

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

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Most recent observation8 August 2024Ibsley Millstream · 1 fish
Largest measured chub
49.3 cm
Median length
15.3 cm
Fish measured
439
Survey locations
13

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
49.3 cm8 Jul 2010AJ2 Bridge Farm122681
46.9 cm8 Jul 2010AJ2 Bridge Farm122681
46.2 cm8 Jul 2010AJ2 Bridge Farm122681
45.5 cm8 Jul 2010AJ2 Bridge Farm122681
44.6 cm8 Jul 2010AJ2 Bridge Farm122681
44.4 cm8 Jul 2010AJ2 Bridge Farm122681
44.3 cm8 Jul 2010AJ2 Bridge Farm122681
40.3 cm2 Aug 2005AJ2 Bridge Farm85261
40.1 cm8 Jul 2010AJ2 Bridge Farm122681
39.7 cm2 Aug 2005AJ2 Bridge Farm85261

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
Ibsley Millstream8 Aug 20248 Aug 20241
AJ6 Harbridge Stream20 Oct 200520 Oct 20224
AJ5 Folds Farm7 Jul 200514 Oct 20224
Christchurch Millstream28 Sept 201128 Sept 20111
AJ10 The Woodside Carrier at Ellingham4 Aug 20055 Aug 20102
AJ1 Ashley Farm8 Aug 20055 Aug 20102
AJ2 Bridge Farm2 Aug 20058 Jul 20102
AJ9a Sopley Mill Riffle26 Aug 200526 Aug 20051
AJ9 Lower Sopley Mill26 Aug 200526 Aug 20051
AJ7 Harnham3 Aug 20053 Aug 20051
AJ11 d/s Tannery Bridge3 Aug 20053 Aug 20051
AJ4 Burgate Manor Farm Site 27 Jul 20057 Jul 20051
AJ3 Burgate Manor Farm site 17 Jul 20057 Jul 20051

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

2005–2024

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 439 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.8 cm
Lower quarter
11.5 cm
Median
15.3 cm
Upper quarter
21.6 cm
Largest
49.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Avon Side Channels

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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