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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Ingrebourne

Largest measured chub: 45.9 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ingrebourne was 45.9 cm, recorded at Squadrons Approach on 19 October 2005.

Across 1,002 measured chub, the median measured length was 19.8 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 Ingrebourne.

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Most recent observation30 April 2024Hacton Lane · 15 fish
Largest measured chub
45.9 cm
Median length
19.8 cm
Fish measured
1,002
Survey locations
5

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
45.9 cm19 Oct 2005Squadrons Approach87081
40.5 cm15 May 1996Upstream Riverside STW104006
40 cm19 Oct 2005Squadrons Approach87081
38.4 cm15 May 1996Upstream Riverside STW104006
37.3 cm15 May 1996Upstream Riverside STW104006
37.2 cm15 May 1996Upstream Riverside STW104006
37 cm2 May 2000Hacton Lane103417
36.4 cm15 May 1996Upstream Riverside STW104006
35.8 cm5 May 2016Hacton Lane148113
35.5 cm15 May 1996Upstream Riverside STW104006

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
Hacton Lane16 Apr 199630 Apr 20247
Squadrons Approach18 Apr 199630 Oct 20183
Cockabourne Bridge5 Jul 199625 May 20122
Upminster Golf Course25 Apr 199611 Nov 20054
Upstream Riverside STW15 May 199615 May 19961

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

1996–2024

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 1,002 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.4 cm
Lower quarter
11.5 cm
Median
19.8 cm
Upper quarter
23.1 cm
Largest
45.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Ingrebourne

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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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