RiverFish

Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Loddon

Largest measured chub: 52.7 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Loddon was 52.7 cm, recorded at Sheepbridge on 14 April 2026.

Across 1,019 measured chub, the median measured length was 35.9 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 0.2 oz (0.006 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 Loddon.

See chub records across England →

Most recent observation14 April 2026Sheepbridge · 36 fish
Largest measured chub
52.7 cm
Median length
35.9 cm
Fish measured
1,019
Survey locations
16

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
52.7 cm14 Apr 2026Sheepbridge180953
52.5 cm5 May 2005Twyford LH Channel84605
52.3 cm1 May 2007Twyford LH Channel105254
52.1 cm5 May 2005Twyford LH Channel84605
51.8 cm14 Apr 2026Sheepbridge180953
51.8 cm5 May 2005Twyford LH Channel84605
51.7 cm15 Apr 2009Twyford LH Channel117161
51.6 cm14 Apr 2026Sheepbridge180953
51.5 cm1 May 2025Twyford RH channel Downstream176412
51.3 cm1 May 2007Twyford LH Channel105254

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
Sheepbridge2 May 200614 Apr 20266
Keepers Cottage27 Oct 201128 Oct 20257
Twyford RH channel Downstream25 Apr 20191 May 20253
Twyford LH Channel11 Dec 19911 May 202513
Upper Stanford End20 May 20042 Apr 20253
Stratfield Saye15 Oct 201312 Oct 20162
Lower Stanford End17 Apr 20025 Apr 201611
Lilly Mill5 Nov 199115 Oct 20136
Twyford RH Channel6 Dec 199114 Apr 20108
Whistley Mill14 Jan 199215 Apr 20033
Sindlesham Back Stream16 May 199216 May 19921
Sindlesham Mill9 Jan 19929 Jan 19921
Dinton Pastures7 Jan 19927 Jan 19921
Upstream Bow brook5 Nov 19915 Nov 19911
Priory Farm, Swallowfield22 May 199122 May 19911
Stanford End23 Apr 199123 Apr 19911

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

1991–2026

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 1,019 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.5 cm
Lower quarter
20.3 cm
Median
35.9 cm
Upper quarter
42.3 cm
Largest
52.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight
0.2 oz (0.006 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 Loddon

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

Gudgeon Brown / sea trout Pike Roach Dace Perch

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.

Learn how RiverFish uses the data →