Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River East Stour

Largest measured chub: 45.3 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River East Stour was 45.3 cm, recorded at Mersham on 6 June 2018.

Across 468 measured chub, the median measured length was 19.4 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 136 chub. The median was 4.5 oz (0.128 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 9.4 oz (0.719 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 East Stour.

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Most recent observation20 June 2024Mersham · 51 fish

Largest measured chub: 45.3 cm
Median length: 19.4 cm
Fish measured: 468
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
45.3 cm	6 Jun 2018	Mersham	152604
45 cm	3 Aug 2006	Mersham	103335
44.5 cm	6 Jun 2018	Mersham	152604
43.6 cm	6 Jun 2018	Mersham	152604
43.5 cm	3 Aug 2006	Mersham	103335
43 cm	20 Jun 2024	Mersham	165239
43 cm	3 Aug 2006	Mersham	103335
42.7 cm	20 Jun 2024	Mersham	165239
42.5 cm	3 Aug 2006	Mersham	103335
42.5 cm	3 Aug 2006	Mersham	103335

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
Mersham	9 Oct 2002	20 Jun 2024	5
Stour Centre	8 Aug 2006	18 Jul 2012	2

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

2002–2024

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 468 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5.6 cm
Lower quarter: 15 cm
Median: 19.4 cm
Upper quarter: 28.1 cm
Largest: 45.3 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

210

200–299 mm

132

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 136 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.1 oz (0.004 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.6 oz (0.044 kg)
Median: 4.5 oz (0.128 kg)
Upper quarter: 10.6 oz (0.3012 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 9.4 oz (0.719 kg)

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

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Explore the River East Stour

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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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