Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Black Sewer

Largest measured chub: 36.3 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Black Sewer was 36.3 cm, recorded at Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW on 29 July 2003.

Across 615 measured chub, the median measured length was 17 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 506 chub. The median was 2.2 oz (0.0635 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 10.9 oz (0.763 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 Black Sewer.

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Most recent observation3 September 2012Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW · 39 fish

Largest measured chub: 36.3 cm
Median length: 17 cm
Fish measured: 615
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
36.3 cm	29 Jul 2003	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	76619
36.2 cm	3 Sept 2012	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	133875
33 cm	3 Sept 2012	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	133875
33 cm	3 Sept 2012	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	133875
32.2 cm	25 Jul 2008	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	112434
32 cm	3 Sept 2012	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	133875
31.6 cm	3 Sept 2012	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	133875
31.1 cm	25 Jul 2008	Kings Barn Farm, u/s STW	112437
31 cm	3 Sept 2012	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	133875
31 cm	3 Sept 2012	Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	133875

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
Kings Barn Farm, d/s STW	27 Aug 2002	3 Sept 2012	10
Kings Barn Farm, u/s STW	27 Aug 2002	25 Jul 2008	7
Black Sewer Upper	4 Aug 2003	4 Aug 2003	1

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

2002–2012

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded chub that year.

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206

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208

109

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112

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 615 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7.1 cm
Lower quarter: 14.6 cm
Median: 17 cm
Upper quarter: 19.7 cm
Largest: 36.3 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

455

200–299 mm

131

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 506 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.2 oz (0.005 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.4 oz (0.0402 kg)
Median: 2.2 oz (0.0635 kg)
Upper quarter: 3.2 oz (0.092 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 10.9 oz (0.763 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Black Sewer

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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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