Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Cockhaise

Largest measured chub: 35.8 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cockhaise was 35.8 cm, recorded at Horsted Keynes STW on 4 September 2003.

Across 17 measured chub, the median measured length was 21.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 4 chub. The median was 1 lb 0.3 oz (0.4615 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 6.4 oz (0.634 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 Cockhaise.

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Most recent observation31 July 2024Wildboar Bridge · 3 fish

Largest measured chub: 35.8 cm
Median length: 21.5 cm
Fish measured: 17
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
35.8 cm	4 Sept 2003	Horsted Keynes STW	76921
33.7 cm	26 Jun 2001	Wildboar Bridge	51877
29.5 cm	26 Jun 2001	Wildboar Bridge	51877
25.5 cm	14 Sept 2009	Wildboar Bridge	119647
24.2 cm	11 Aug 2011	Wildboar Bridge	127362
24 cm	26 Jun 2001	Wildboar Bridge	51877
22.7 cm	20 Sept 2023	Wildboar Bridge	163716
21.9 cm	31 Jul 2024	Wildboar Bridge	166432
21.5 cm	14 Sept 2009	Wildboar Bridge	119647
21.2 cm	14 Sept 2009	Wildboar Bridge	119647

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
Wildboar Bridge	26 Jun 2001	31 Jul 2024	5
Horsted Keynes STW	4 Sept 2003	4 Sept 2003	1

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

2001–2024

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 17 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 10.6 cm
Lower quarter: 19.6 cm
Median: 21.5 cm
Upper quarter: 24.2 cm
Largest: 35.8 cm

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 4 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 7.1 oz (0.201 kg)
Lower quarter: 11.5 oz (0.327 kg)
Median: 1 lb 0.3 oz (0.4615 kg)
Upper quarter: 1 lb 4.2 oz (0.574 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 6.4 oz (0.634 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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