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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Benson - Cleeve (Margin)

Largest measured chub: 43.7 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Benson - Cleeve (Margin) was 43.7 cm, recorded at Benson - Cleeve (Margins as whole length) on 7 July 2013.

Across 47 measured chub, the median measured length was 18.1 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 Benson - Cleeve (Margin).

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Most recent observation7 July 2013Benson - Cleeve (Margins as whole length) · 21 fish
Largest measured chub
43.7 cm
Median length
18.1 cm
Fish measured
47
Survey locations
4

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
43.7 cm7 Jul 2013Benson - Cleeve (Margins as whole length)137471
43 cm7 Jul 2013Benson - Cleeve (Margins as whole length)137471
41.5 cm7 Jul 2013Benson - Cleeve (Margins as whole length)137471
41.1 cm26 Jul 2012Weirstream to Wallingford Bridge135149
40.8 cm7 Jul 2013Benson - Cleeve (Margins as whole length)137471
39.3 cm7 Jul 2013Benson - Cleeve (Margins as whole length)137471
38.5 cm26 Jul 2012Weirstream to Wallingford Bridge135149
38.2 cm7 Jul 2013Benson - Cleeve (Margins as whole length)137471
37.9 cm26 Jul 2012Wallingford By-Pass to Cleeve Lock135153
36.3 cm7 Jul 2013Benson - Cleeve (Margins as whole length)137471

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
Benson - Cleeve (Margins as whole length)7 Jul 20137 Jul 20131
Weirstream to Wallingford Bridge26 Jul 201226 Jul 20121
Wallingford By-Pass to Cleeve Lock26 Jul 201226 Jul 20121
Wallingford Bridge to By-Pass26 Jul 201226 Jul 20121

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

2012–2013

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 47 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
10.4 cm
Lower quarter
14.7 cm
Median
18.1 cm
Upper quarter
33.2 cm
Largest
43.7 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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