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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Morden Hall

Largest measured chub: 49.5 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Morden Hall was 49.5 cm, recorded at Morden Hall Park on 11 June 2009.

Across 694 measured chub, the median measured length was 20 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 9 chub. The median was 15.5 oz (0.439 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 4.2 oz (0.573 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 Morden Hall.

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Most recent observation1 October 2025Morden Hall Park · 63 fish
Largest measured chub
49.5 cm
Median length
20 cm
Fish measured
694
Survey locations
6

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
49.5 cm11 Jun 2009Morden Hall Park117564
47.6 cm24 Jun 2015Morden Hall Park145179
45.5 cm17 May 2004Morden Hall Park80161
45 cm7 Jun 2011Morden Hall Park126465
44.7 cm27 Jun 2008Morden Hall Enhancement site112207
43.3 cm5 Jun 2013Morden Hall Park136246
43.2 cm7 May 2003Morden Hall Park76625
42.2 cm5 Jun 2013Morden Hall Park136246
42.2 cm7 Jun 2011Morden Hall Park126465
42 cm7 May 2003Morden Hall Park76625

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
Morden Hall Park22 Jul 19971 Oct 202510
Snuff Mill Distributary Adj Morden Hall Road gate19 Jan 201019 Jan 20101
Morden Hall Enhancement site27 Jun 200827 Jun 20081
Morden Hall Downstream stretch27 Jun 200827 Jun 20081
Morden Hall Park - Upstream Run29 Mar 199429 Mar 19941
Morden Hall Deer Park26 Jul 198826 Jul 19881

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

1988–2025

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 694 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3 cm
Lower quarter
14.4 cm
Median
20 cm
Upper quarter
26.5 cm
Largest
49.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 9 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
4 oz (0.114 kg)
Lower quarter
12.6 oz (0.356 kg)
Median
15.5 oz (0.439 kg)
Upper quarter
1 lb 3.3 oz (0.546 kg)
Heaviest
1 lb 4.2 oz (0.573 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 Morden Hall

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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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