Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Brett (Main Reaches)

Largest measured chub: 51.8 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Brett (Main Reaches) was 51.8 cm, recorded at Hadleigh STW on 6 April 2006.

Across 761 measured chub, the median measured length was 26.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 17 chub. The median was 2 lb 9.3 oz (1.17 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 3 lb 9.8 oz (1.64 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 Brett (Main Reaches).

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Most recent observation9 April 2026Waterhouse Farm · 1 fish

Largest measured chub: 51.8 cm
Median length: 26.5 cm
Fish measured: 761
Survey locations: 11

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
51.8 cm	6 Apr 2006	Hadleigh STW	90710
50.5 cm	4 Apr 2006	Higham FGS	90595
50.2 cm	15 May 2012	Higham FGS	132283
49.3 cm	4 Apr 2006	Higham FGS	90595
49.3 cm	29 Mar 2006	Upstream Mill Farm	90502
49 cm	4 Apr 2006	Higham FGS	90595
48.4 cm	4 Apr 2006	Higham FGS	90595
48.2 cm	22 Apr 2016	Higham FGS	148015
48.2 cm	20 Mar 2000	Higham FGS	15482
48.1 cm	24 Apr 2012	Waterhouse Farm	131159

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
Waterhouse Farm	18 Mar 1982	9 Apr 2026	16
Higham FGS	1 Apr 1982	7 Apr 2026	16
Hadleigh Town	6 Feb 1985	26 Apr 2024	4
Cosford Bridge	25 Mar 1991	13 Apr 2018	2
Semer A	23 Feb 1988	25 Sept 2013	6
Cherry Hill	22 Mar 1991	20 Apr 2006	5
Cobbolds Mill	19 Apr 2006	19 Apr 2006	1
Peyton Hall	19 Feb 1982	10 Apr 2006	4
Hadleigh STW	16 Mar 1982	6 Apr 2006	3
Downstream Mill Farm	25 Mar 1982	5 Apr 2006	6
Upstream Mill Farm	20 Apr 1994	29 Mar 2006	2

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

1982–2026

Survey records by year

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

582

083

184

385

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087

488

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090

591

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694

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 761 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.9 cm
Lower quarter: 12.2 cm
Median: 26.5 cm
Upper quarter: 40.6 cm
Largest: 51.8 cm

0–99 mm

151

100–199 mm

167

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

146

400–499 mm

212

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 17 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 1 lb 9.4 oz (0.721 kg)
Lower quarter: 1 lb 14.9 oz (0.876 kg)
Median: 2 lb 9.3 oz (1.17 kg)
Upper quarter: 2 lb 14.9 oz (1.33 kg)
Heaviest: 3 lb 9.8 oz (1.64 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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