Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Cary

Largest measured chub: 40.4 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cary was 40.4 cm, recorded at Somerton Door on 3 June 2025.

Across 79 measured chub, the median measured length was 20.3 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 17 chub. The median was 1 oz (0.027 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 15.2 oz (0.43 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 Cary.

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Most recent observation3 June 2025Somerton Door · 11 fish

Largest measured chub: 40.4 cm
Median length: 20.3 cm
Fish measured: 79
Survey locations: 4

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
40.4 cm	3 Jun 2025	Somerton Door	176753
37.9 cm	3 Jun 2025	Somerton Door	176753
36.7 cm	3 Jun 2025	Somerton Door	176753
33.5 cm	3 Jun 2025	Somerton Door	176753
32.8 cm	14 Aug 2014	Somerton Door	142245
32.5 cm	14 Aug 2014	Somerton Door	142245
31.5 cm	3 Jun 2025	Somerton Door	176753
30.3 cm	3 Aug 2006	Somerton Door	101749
29.5 cm	30 Apr 2019	Cary Bridge	154434
29 cm	3 Aug 2006	Somerton Door	101749

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
Somerton Door	3 Aug 2006	3 Jun 2025	8
Cary Bridge	30 Apr 2019	30 Apr 2019	1
Cradle Bridge	9 Jul 2014	9 Jul 2014	1
Perry's Bridge	11 Oct 2012	11 Oct 2012	1

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

2006–2025

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 79 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5.4 cm
Lower quarter: 12.5 cm
Median: 20.3 cm
Upper quarter: 24.7 cm
Largest: 40.4 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

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

Lightest: 0.4 oz (0.012 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.8 oz (0.024 kg)
Median: 1 oz (0.027 kg)
Upper quarter: 9.8 oz (0.278 kg)
Heaviest: 15.2 oz (0.43 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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