Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Kird

Largest measured chub: 48 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Kird was 48 cm, recorded at Wisborough Green on 6 July 2006.

Across 90 measured chub, the median measured length was 15 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 76 chub. The median was 1.1 oz (0.0305 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 4 lb 1.1 oz (1.85 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 Kird.

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Most recent observation21 August 2013Harsfold Farm · 10 fish

Largest measured chub: 48 cm
Median length: 15 cm
Fish measured: 90
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
48 cm	6 Jul 2006	Wisborough Green	101940
43 cm	6 Jul 2006	Wisborough Green	101940
38 cm	12 Jul 2007	Wisborough Green	107288
37.6 cm	21 Aug 2013	Kirdford sq	138112
37.3 cm	27 Jul 2004	Wisborough Green	80861
37.2 cm	21 Aug 2013	Kirdford sq	138112
37.1 cm	6 Jul 2006	Wisborough Green	101940
36 cm	6 Jul 2006	Wisborough Green	101940
35.8 cm	12 Jul 2007	Wisborough Green	107288
34.5 cm	21 Aug 2013	Kirdford sq	138112

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
Kirdford sq	7 Jul 2005	21 Aug 2013	2
Harsfold Farm	21 Aug 2013	21 Aug 2013	1
Wisborough Green	29 Jul 2002	12 Jul 2007	6

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

2002–2013

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 90 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.1 cm
Lower quarter: 9.1 cm
Median: 15 cm
Upper quarter: 25.2 cm
Largest: 48 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 76 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.2 oz (0.006 kg)
Median: 1.1 oz (0.0305 kg)
Upper quarter: 6.9 oz (0.197 kg)
Heaviest: 4 lb 1.1 oz (1.85 kg)

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

More fish in this river

Explore the River Kird

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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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