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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Bottisham Lode

Largest measured chub: 47 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Bottisham Lode was 47 cm, recorded at Bottisham Lode Pumping Station on 23 February 2012.

Across 122 measured chub, the median measured length was 18.3 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 Bottisham Lode.

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Most recent observation23 February 2012Bottisham Lode Pumping Station · 10 fish
Largest measured chub
47 cm
Median length
18.3 cm
Fish measured
122
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
47 cm23 Feb 2012Bottisham Lode Pumping Station130142
46.4 cm23 Feb 2012Bottisham Lode Pumping Station130142
44.8 cm19 Jun 1997Bulls Farm29322
43.8 cm19 Jun 1997Bulls Farm29322
43.5 cm23 Feb 2012Bottisham Lode Pumping Station130142
43.3 cm19 Jun 1997Bulls Farm29322
43.3 cm19 Jun 1997Bulls Farm29322
42.7 cm23 Feb 2012Bottisham Lode Pumping Station130142
42.3 cm19 Jun 1997Bulls Farm29322
42.3 cm19 Jun 1997Bulls Farm29322

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
Bottisham Lode Pumping Station23 Feb 201223 Feb 20121
Bulls Farm24 Sept 198419 Jun 19974
Hatleys Farm24 Sept 198413 Jun 19975

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

1984–2012

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 122 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.8 cm
Lower quarter
15.8 cm
Median
18.3 cm
Upper quarter
33.3 cm
Largest
47 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Bottisham Lode

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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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