Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Brede

Largest measured chub: 45.3 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Brede was 45.3 cm, recorded at Brede Bridge on 10 October 2024.

Across 143 measured chub, the median measured length was 16.1 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 3.4 oz (0.096 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 Brede.

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Most recent observation2 July 2025Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge) · 4 fish

Largest measured chub: 45.3 cm
Median length: 16.1 cm
Fish measured: 143
Survey locations: 6

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
45.3 cm	10 Oct 2024	Brede Bridge	168466
40.5 cm	27 May 2009	Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)	119440
32.5 cm	21 Sept 2016	Maxfield House	149522
31.2 cm	27 Sept 2019	Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	155536
30.8 cm	20 Jun 2008	Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)	114518
28.5 cm	27 Sept 2019	Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	155536
27.5 cm	21 Sept 2016	Maxfield House	149522
26.7 cm	6 Jul 2023	Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	162615
26.7 cm	6 Jul 2023	Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	162615
26 cm	2 Jul 2025	Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	178704

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
Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	23 Sept 2014	2 Jul 2025	6
Brede Bridge	17 Sept 2002	10 Oct 2024	3
Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)	11 Jun 2004	7 Jul 2019	5
Maxfield House	14 Jul 2005	21 Sept 2016	2
Doleham Ditch d/s Sailors Stream Confluence	20 Sept 2016	20 Sept 2016	1
Ferry Bridge	25 Oct 2007	25 Oct 2007	1

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

2002–2025

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 143 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 1.1 cm
Lower quarter: 12.5 cm
Median: 16.1 cm
Upper quarter: 19.4 cm
Largest: 45.3 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight: 3.4 oz (0.096 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 Brede

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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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