Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Blakes Gill

Largest measured chub: 34.5 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Blakes Gill was 34.5 cm, recorded at Downstream Scolliers Bridge on 6 July 2007.

Across 265 measured chub, the median measured length was 14.8 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 260 chub. The median was 1.5 oz (0.042 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 1.5 oz (0.496 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 Blakes Gill.

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Most recent observation24 August 2012Downstream Scolliers Bridge · 5 fish

Largest measured chub: 34.5 cm
Median length: 14.8 cm
Fish measured: 265
Survey locations: 2

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
34.5 cm	6 Jul 2007	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	107285
27.7 cm	17 Feb 1998	Upstream Scolliers Bridge	72726
27.5 cm	6 Jul 2007	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	107285
26.8 cm	6 Jul 2007	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	107285
26.5 cm	5 Aug 2005	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	87443
26.1 cm	6 Jul 2007	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	107285
25.5 cm	6 Jul 2007	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	107285
24.7 cm	24 Aug 2012	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	133158
24.4 cm	5 Jul 2004	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	80302
23.1 cm	24 Aug 2012	Downstream Scolliers Bridge	133158

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
Downstream Scolliers Bridge	15 Aug 2002	24 Aug 2012	8
Upstream Scolliers Bridge	17 Feb 1998	17 Feb 1998	1

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

1998–2012

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 265 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5.8 cm
Lower quarter: 12.3 cm
Median: 14.8 cm
Upper quarter: 17.4 cm
Largest: 34.5 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

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200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 260 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.1 oz (0.002 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.9 oz (0.0258 kg)
Median: 1.5 oz (0.042 kg)
Upper quarter: 2.7 oz (0.0752 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 1.5 oz (0.496 kg)

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

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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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