Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Can (Main Reaches)

Largest measured chub: 53.2 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Can (Main Reaches) was 53.2 cm, recorded at Central Park on 1 October 2013.

Across 812 measured chub, the median measured length was 21.1 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 1 lb 2.7 oz (0.53 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 Can (Main Reaches).

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Most recent observation17 October 2025Admirals Park · 11 fish

Largest measured chub: 53.2 cm
Median length: 21.1 cm
Fish measured: 812
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
53.2 cm	1 Oct 2013	Central Park	139993
49 cm	19 Nov 1998	Central Park	14514
48.4 cm	1 Oct 2013	Central Park	139993
46.3 cm	1 Oct 2013	Central Park	139993
46.1 cm	18 Oct 2013	Admirals Park	140193
43.8 cm	1 Oct 2013	Central Park	139993
43.8 cm	1 Oct 2013	Central Park	139993
43.8 cm	1 Oct 2013	Central Park	139993
43.6 cm	18 Oct 2013	Admirals Park	140193
43.1 cm	1 Oct 2013	Central Park	139993

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
Admirals Park	23 Nov 1983	17 Oct 2025	10
Central Park	22 Nov 1983	1 Oct 2013	7
Warren Bridge	24 Nov 1983	23 Nov 2007	8

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

1983–2025

Survey records by year

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

383

084

085

086

387

088

289

090

091

092

393

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395

096

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398

099

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102

003

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207

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213

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119

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125

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 812 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5.7 cm
Lower quarter: 14.1 cm
Median: 21.1 cm
Upper quarter: 28.3 cm
Largest: 53.2 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

361

200–299 mm

274

300–399 mm

149

400–499 mm

500–599 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: 1 lb 2.7 oz (0.53 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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