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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Cuckmere

Largest measured chub: 48 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cuckmere was 48 cm, recorded at Upstream Tumblers Gate on 27 August 2021.

Across 872 measured chub, the median measured length was 15.7 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 481 chub. The median was 2.7 oz (0.076 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 3 lb 3.2 oz (1.45 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 Cuckmere.

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Most recent observation8 November 2024Michelham Priory Road Bridge Downstream · 16 fish
Largest measured chub
48 cm
Median length
15.7 cm
Fish measured
872
Survey locations
12

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
48 cm27 Aug 2021Upstream Tumblers Gate160175
47 cm8 Nov 2024Michelham Priory Road Bridge Downstream168176
46.9 cm27 Aug 2021Upstream Tumblers Gate160175
45.7 cm11 Oct 1999Boship Bridge52027
45.5 cm27 Aug 2021Upstream Tumblers Gate160175
45.5 cm11 Oct 1999Boship Bridge52027
44.9 cm20 Sept 2002Michelham Priory62400
44.9 cm20 Sept 2002Michelham Priory62400
44.3 cm19 Sept 2018Michelham Priory153447
44 cm11 Sept 2024Sherman Bridge167160

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
Michelham Priory Road Bridge Downstream8 Nov 20248 Nov 20241
Long Bridge23 Oct 200918 Sept 20245
Sherman Bridge14 Oct 199911 Sept 202410
Horselunges Bridge14 Aug 200328 Aug 202411
Upstream Tumblers Gate27 Aug 202127 Aug 20211
Sessingham Farm20 Sept 200720 Sept 20185
Michelham Priory12 Oct 199919 Sept 201812
Mill Bridge10 Sept 201310 Sept 20131
Arlington Intake20 Jul 20006 Sept 20055
Grove Bridge10 Aug 200010 Sept 20042
Boship Bridge11 Oct 199911 Oct 19991
Sheepwash Bridge15 Sept 199915 Sept 19991

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

1999–2024

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 872 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.2 cm
Lower quarter
9.1 cm
Median
15.7 cm
Upper quarter
27.6 cm
Largest
48 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 481 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter
0.4 oz (0.011 kg)
Median
2.7 oz (0.076 kg)
Upper quarter
12.7 oz (0.361 kg)
Heaviest
3 lb 3.2 oz (1.45 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Cuckmere

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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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