Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Ely Ouse

Largest measured chub: 13.3 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ely Ouse was 13.3 cm, recorded at Ely High Bridge on 14 August 1996.

Across 4 measured chub, the median measured length was 10.6 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 Ely Ouse.

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Most recent observation6 September 2005Sandhill Bridge · 3 fish

Largest measured chub: 13.3 cm
Median length: 10.6 cm
Fish measured: 4
Survey locations: 4

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
13.3 cm	14 Aug 1996	Ely High Bridge	29957
11.3 cm	15 Jul 1996	Queen Adelaide	29958
9.8 cm	13 Sept 1990	Plantation House	29941
9.3 cm	13 Sept 1990	Plantation House	29941

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
Sandhill Bridge	6 Sept 2005	6 Sept 2005	1
Ely High Bridge	14 Aug 1996	14 Aug 1996	1
Queen Adelaide	15 Jul 1996	15 Jul 1996	1
Plantation House	13 Sept 1990	13 Sept 1990	1

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

1990–2005

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded chub that year.

190

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296

097

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105

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 9.3 cm
Lower quarter: 9.7 cm
Median: 10.6 cm
Upper quarter: 11.8 cm
Largest: 13.3 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

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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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