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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River DS Cam

Largest measured chub: 47.3 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River DS Cam was 47.3 cm, recorded at Clayhithe Bridge on 10 December 1990.

Across 607 measured chub, the median measured length was 10.4 cm.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River DS Cam.

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Most recent observation2 October 2025Clayhithe Bridge · 60 fish
Largest measured chub
47.3 cm
Median length
10.4 cm
Fish measured
607
Survey locations
8

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
47.3 cm10 Dec 1990Clayhithe Bridge29360
45.5 cm18 Sept 2002Midsummer Common61820
42.4 cm25 Sept 2025Midsummer Common178899
41.4 cm25 Sept 2025Midsummer Common178899
41.3 cm13 Dec 1990Horningsea29359
41.3 cm10 Dec 1990Clayhithe Bridge29360
40.3 cm25 Sept 2025Midsummer Common178899
38.8 cm9 Nov 1990Stourbridge Common29356
38.3 cm18 May 1993Stourbridge Common29374
37.2 cm25 Sept 2025Midsummer Common178899

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
Clayhithe Bridge10 Dec 19902 Oct 202512
Midsummer Common12 Jan 198925 Sept 202518
Baits Bite Lock12 Dec 199015 Oct 201912
Fen Ditton3 Jan 199116 Aug 201614
Stourbridge Common9 Nov 19908 Aug 20115
Hatleys Wash19 Dec 19901 Aug 20114
Ducketts Farm Upware2 Jan 199127 Aug 20042
Horningsea18 Jan 198919 Aug 20045

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

1989–2025

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 607 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.3 cm
Lower quarter
8.5 cm
Median
10.4 cm
Upper quarter
15.3 cm
Largest
47.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River DS Cam

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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