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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Chertsey - Shepperton

Largest measured chub: 53.3 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Chertsey - Shepperton was 53.3 cm, recorded at Chertsey Weir Pool on 8 September 2005.

Across 48 measured chub, the median measured length was 17.3 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 6 lb 6 oz (2.89 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 Chertsey - Shepperton.

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Most recent observation6 September 2013Chertsey Main · 2 fish
Largest measured chub
53.3 cm
Median length
17.3 cm
Fish measured
48
Survey locations
2

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured chub

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
53.3 cm8 Sept 2005Chertsey Weir Pool86891
51.1 cm8 Sept 2005Chertsey Weir Pool86891
51.1 cm8 Sept 2005Chertsey Weir Pool86891
50.4 cm8 Sept 2005Chertsey Weir Pool86891
48.5 cm8 Sept 2005Chertsey Weir Pool86891
48.5 cm1 Sept 2000Chertsey Main121599
47.5 cm8 Sept 2005Chertsey Weir Pool86891
46.5 cm8 Sept 2005Chertsey Weir Pool86891
45.5 cm1 Sept 2000Chertsey Main121599
44.9 cm8 Sept 2005Chertsey Weir Pool86891

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding chub
Chertsey Main20 Sept 19956 Sept 20138
Chertsey Weir Pool1 Sept 19958 Sept 20052

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

1995–2013

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 48 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.4 cm
Lower quarter
9.9 cm
Median
17.3 cm
Upper quarter
43.4 cm
Largest
53.3 cm

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
6 lb 6 oz (2.89 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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