Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Main Bristol Frome

Largest measured chub: 47.1 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Bristol Frome was 47.1 cm, recorded at Damsons Bridge (Te) on 30 June 2004.

Across 484 measured chub, the median measured length was 24.6 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 204 chub. The median was 12.9 oz (0.3665 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 3 lb 6.1 oz (1.53 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 Main Bristol Frome.

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Most recent observation4 July 2023Eastville Park (Te) · 2 fish

Largest measured chub: 47.1 cm
Median length: 24.6 cm
Fish measured: 484
Survey locations: 8

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
47.1 cm	30 Jun 2004	Damsons Bridge (Te)	80251
46 cm	29 Aug 2006	Damsons Bridge (Te)	101086
46 cm	22 Jul 2005	Damsons Bridge (Te)	85202
45.6 cm	21 Aug 2007	Oldbury Court	108372
45.3 cm	29 May 2003	Frenchay, Flock Mill (Te)	76055
44.9 cm	3 Aug 2010	Frenchay, Flock Mill (Te)	123285
44.8 cm	22 Jul 2005	Damsons Bridge (Te)	85202
44.2 cm	18 Jun 2003	Damsons Bridge (Te)	76224
44 cm	29 Aug 2006	Damsons Bridge (Te)	101086
43.8 cm	22 Jul 2005	Damsons Bridge (Te)	85202

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
Eastville Park (Te)	29 Aug 2002	4 Jul 2023	15
Damsons Bridge (Te)	18 Jun 2003	26 Jul 2022	6
Oldbury Court	21 Aug 2007	5 Jul 2022	3
Meadowmead	9 Aug 2012	9 Aug 2012	1
Frenchay, Flock Mill (Te)	29 May 2003	3 Aug 2010	6
Watley's End	29 Aug 2007	29 Aug 2007	1
Frenchay, Chapel Lane	8 May 2002	8 May 2002	1
Frampton Cotterell	21 Jul 1998	21 Jul 1998	1

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

1998–2023

Survey records by year

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

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202

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407

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 484 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5 cm
Lower quarter: 18.8 cm
Median: 24.7 cm
Upper quarter: 32.9 cm
Largest: 47.1 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

144

200–299 mm

178

300–399 mm

118

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 204 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.5 oz (0.014 kg)
Lower quarter: 4.1 oz (0.1168 kg)
Median: 12.9 oz (0.3665 kg)
Upper quarter: 1 lb 6.7 oz (0.6442 kg)
Heaviest: 3 lb 6.1 oz (1.53 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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