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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River DS Wissey

Largest measured chub: 47.8 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River DS Wissey was 47.8 cm, recorded at Oxborough Ferry on 11 June 1993.

Across 69 measured chub, the median measured length was 11.2 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 Wissey.

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Most recent observation31 July 2024Oxborough Ferry · 5 fish
Largest measured chub
47.8 cm
Median length
11.2 cm
Fish measured
69
Survey locations
6

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
47.8 cm11 Jun 1993Oxborough Ferry29911
47.5 cm5 Jul 2012Oxborough Ferry132261
46.5 cm5 Jul 2012Oxborough Ferry132261
45.9 cm31 Jul 2024Oxborough Ferry166053
45 cm5 Jul 2012Oxborough Ferry132261
44.8 cm14 Apr 2000Oxborough Ferry29877
43.7 cm31 Jul 2024Oxborough Ferry166053
41.7 cm31 Jul 2024Oxborough Ferry166053
32.8 cm31 Jul 2024Oxborough Ferry166053
25.3 cm23 May 1996Oxborough Ferry29922

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
Oxborough Ferry6 Aug 199031 Jul 20248
Hilgay Moorings21 May 19914 Jul 20123
Fordham Fen16 Jun 200016 Jun 20001
Methwold Lode3 Jul 199618 Apr 20002
Stoke Ferry15 Jun 199315 Jun 19931
Hilgay Bridge14 Jun 199114 Jun 19911

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

1990–2024

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 69 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.3 cm
Lower quarter
9.6 cm
Median
11.2 cm
Upper quarter
13.4 cm
Largest
47.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River DS Wissey

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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