Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Mardyke

Largest measured chub: 30 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Mardyke was 30 cm, recorded at Grangewater on 25 September 2001.

Across 5 measured chub, the median measured length was 23.5 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 Mardyke.

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Most recent observation14 May 2007North Stifford · 1 fish

Largest measured chub: 30 cm
Median length: 23.5 cm
Fish measured: 5
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
30 cm	25 Sept 2001	Grangewater	20100
28.3 cm	25 Sept 2001	Grangewater	20100
23.5 cm	17 Apr 1986	Grangewater	14708
10.3 cm	14 May 2007	North Stifford	105372
7 cm	15 Apr 1986	Circus Tavern	14704

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
North Stifford	14 May 2007	14 May 2007	1
Grangewater	17 Apr 1986	25 Sept 2001	2
Circus Tavern	15 Apr 1986	15 Apr 1986	1

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

1986–2007

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 5 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7 cm
Lower quarter: 10.3 cm
Median: 23.5 cm
Upper quarter: 28.3 cm
Largest: 30 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Mardyke

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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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