Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Hartlake

Largest measured chub: 42.6 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Hartlake was 42.6 cm, recorded at Upper Crannel Farm (Te) on 12 August 2003.

Across 41 measured chub, the median measured length was 15.9 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 37 chub. The median was 2.2 oz (0.063 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 2 lb 12.7 oz (1.27 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 Hartlake.

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Most recent observation20 June 2012Upper Crannel Farm (Te) · 3 fish

Largest measured chub: 42.6 cm
Median length: 15.9 cm
Fish measured: 41
Survey locations: 3

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
42.6 cm	12 Aug 2003	Upper Crannel Farm (Te)	76662
42.5 cm	12 Aug 2003	Upper Crannel Farm (Te)	76662
41.7 cm	12 Aug 2003	Upper Crannel Farm (Te)	76662
41.3 cm	12 Aug 2003	Upper Crannel Farm (Te)	76662
40.5 cm	12 Aug 2003	Upper Crannel Farm (Te)	76662
39.1 cm	12 Aug 2003	Upper Crannel Farm (Te)	76662
38.3 cm	12 Aug 2003	Upper Crannel Farm (Te)	76662
36.6 cm	12 Aug 2003	Upper Crannel Farm (Te)	76662
29.7 cm	12 Aug 2003	Upper Crannel Farm (Te)	76662
25.7 cm	12 Aug 2003	Upper Crannel Farm (Te)	76662

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
Upper Crannel Farm (Te)	12 Aug 2003	20 Jun 2012	2
New Farm	10 Sept 1991	10 Sept 1991	1
Hartlake Farm	29 Aug 1991	29 Aug 1991	1

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

1991–2012

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 41 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 3.5 cm
Lower quarter: 13 cm
Median: 15.9 cm
Upper quarter: 25.4 cm
Largest: 42.6 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

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 37 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.2 oz (0.005 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.1 oz (0.03 kg)
Median: 2.2 oz (0.063 kg)
Upper quarter: 9.6 oz (0.273 kg)
Heaviest: 2 lb 12.7 oz (1.27 kg)

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

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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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