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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Cherwell

Largest measured chub: 52.4 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cherwell was 52.4 cm, recorded at Islip on 12 May 2010.

Across 2,662 measured chub, the median measured length was 26.8 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 2 chub. The median was 6 lb 8.2 oz (2.95 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 7 lb 0.2 oz (3.18 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 Cherwell.

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Most recent observation11 June 2025Shipton-on-Cherwell (Margin) · 2 fish
Largest measured chub
52.4 cm
Median length
26.8 cm
Fish measured
2,662
Survey locations
33

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
52.4 cm12 May 2010Islip121553
52.4 cm2 Oct 2009Thrupp to Hampton Poyle119121
52.3 cm10 Jun 2025Gosford bridge177174
52.3 cm4 Jun 2024Somerton Boat165417
52.3 cm16 Jun 2022Shipton-on-Cherwell (Margin)161077
52.3 cm18 Jun 2003Islip76226
52.2 cm3 Nov 2010Thrupp to Hampton Poyle124949
52.2 cm12 May 2010Islip121553
52.2 cm2 Oct 2009Thrupp to Hampton Poyle119121
52.2 cm23 Jun 2009Islip118404

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding chub
Shipton-on-Cherwell (Margin)3 Aug 200111 Jun 202513
Islip21 Aug 200110 Jun 202518
Gosford bridge21 Aug 200110 Jun 202521
Upstream Twyford4 Jun 20245 Jun 20252
Tramway25 May 20233 Jun 20253
Banbury FAS3 Jun 20253 Jun 20251
Somerton Boat4 Jun 20244 Jun 20241
Oxford University Parks14 Jun 201714 Jun 20233
Twyford mill25 Jun 20029 Jun 202220
Spiceball park11 Jun 200221 May 201917
Somerton20 Jun 200212 Jun 201814
M40 roadbridge25 Jun 20027 Jun 201817
Cropredy festival bridge17 Nov 201526 Mar 20186
Williamscot17 Nov 201524 Oct 20175
Marston27 Jul 200423 Jun 20169
Prestcote manor farm21 Mar 201621 Mar 20161
Angel and Grayhound Meadows7 Oct 20147 Oct 20141
Downstream River Ray near Islip19 Sept 201419 Sept 20141
Red Lunch Barn (remains of)18 Jun 20023 Jun 20146
St Clements Stream10 Jul 200331 Aug 20112
Tackley B27 May 201127 May 20111
Thrupp to Hampton Poyle2 Oct 20083 Nov 20103
Hampton Poyle to Gosford Weir2 Oct 20082 Oct 20081
Weir stream at Shipton on Cherwell22 May 200822 May 20081
Downstream Cropedy Mill17 Aug 20053 Apr 20086
Cropedy17 Aug 20053 Apr 20086
Lower Heyford24 Jun 20046 Jun 20063
Marston - Angling Match12 Oct 200329 Oct 20052
Rock of Gibralter27 Jul 200427 Jul 20052
Northbrook24 Aug 200114 Jun 20054
Shipton-on-Cherwell (Middle)19 Sept 200224 Jun 20032
Tramways (B)11 Jun 200211 Jun 20021
Trafford Bridge6 Jun 20026 Jun 20021

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

2001–2025

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 2,662 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.4 cm
Lower quarter
13.7 cm
Median
26.8 cm
Upper quarter
41 cm
Largest
52.4 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 2 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
6 lb 0.2 oz (2.73 kg)
Lower quarter
6 lb 4.2 oz (2.84 kg)
Median
6 lb 8.2 oz (2.95 kg)
Upper quarter
6 lb 12.2 oz (3.07 kg)
Heaviest
7 lb 0.2 oz (3.18 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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