Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Cam

Largest measured chub: 38.2 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cam was 38.2 cm, recorded at Bridgehampton on 13 July 2007.

Across 149 measured chub, the median measured length was 21.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 23 chub. The median was 1 lb 1.7 oz (0.501 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 11.2 oz (0.772 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 Cam.

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Most recent observation18 July 2024Bridgehampton · 15 fish

Largest measured chub: 38.2 cm
Median length: 21.5 cm
Fish measured: 149
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
38.2 cm	13 Jul 2007	Bridgehampton	105885
37.6 cm	16 Jul 2008	Bridgehampton	112002
37.5 cm	28 Sept 1993	Bridgehampton	79904
36.9 cm	29 Sept 1993	Frog Lane, West Camel	79903
36.6 cm	28 Sept 1993	Bridgehampton	79904
34.5 cm	29 Sept 1993	Frog Lane, West Camel	79903
34 cm	28 Sept 1993	Bridgehampton	79904
33.7 cm	28 Sept 1993	Bridgehampton	79904
33.1 cm	28 Sept 1993	Bridgehampton	79904
32.9 cm	29 Sept 1993	Frog Lane, West Camel	79903

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
Bridgehampton	28 Sept 1993	18 Jul 2024	7
Wales Bridge, Wales	15 Mar 1994	15 Mar 1994	1
Frog Lane, West Camel	29 Sept 1993	29 Sept 1993	1

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

1993–2024

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 149 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5.2 cm
Lower quarter: 18.8 cm
Median: 21.5 cm
Upper quarter: 26 cm
Largest: 38.2 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

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 23 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: 6.7 oz (0.191 kg)
Median: 1 lb 1.7 oz (0.501 kg)
Upper quarter: 1 lb 3.8 oz (0.5615 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 11.2 oz (0.772 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 Cam

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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