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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Ouse

Largest measured chub: 49 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ouse was 49 cm, recorded at Avins Bridge on 19 September 2005.

Across 874 measured chub, the median measured length was 19.4 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 498 chub. The median was 2.5 oz (0.0715 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 4 lb 0.3 oz (1.82 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 Ouse.

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Most recent observation14 August 2024Newick · 4 fish
Largest measured chub
49 cm
Median length
19.4 cm
Fish measured
874
Survey locations
14

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 cm19 Sept 2005Avins Bridge87563
48 cm25 Jul 2024Sheffield Bridge165939
48 cm25 Jul 2024Sheffield Bridge165939
47 cm12 Sept 2017Sheffield Bridge151628
46.1 cm7 Sept 2006Newick102377
46 cm25 Oct 2011Sloop Weir Upstream128761
45.3 cm14 Aug 2024Newick166433
45 cm25 Oct 2011Sloop Weir Upstream128761
44.7 cm11 Sept 2017Fletching Mill Upstream151626
44.3 cm25 Jul 2024Fletching Mill Upstream166434

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
Newick9 Oct 200314 Aug 20245
Sheffield Bridge29 Aug 200125 Jul 202414
Fletching Mill Upstream11 Jul 201125 Jul 20245
Sloop13 Aug 200124 Jul 202415
East Mascalls Bridge10 Aug 200124 Jul 202416
Barcombe Mills28 Sept 202328 Sept 20231
Isfield Church2 Oct 200327 Sept 20236
Sloop Weir Upstream25 Oct 201125 Oct 20111
Sloop Weir Downstream25 Oct 201125 Oct 20111
Fletching Mill Downstream20 Oct 201011 Jul 20112
Upper Ryelands19 Nov 200919 Nov 20091
Avins Bridge9 Aug 20017 Sept 20077
Sharpsbridge8 Aug 200223 Aug 20076
Ardingly College6 Jul 199823 Sept 20032

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

1998–2024

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 874 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.7 cm
Lower quarter
12 cm
Median
19.4 cm
Upper quarter
26.5 cm
Largest
49 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 498 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter
0.5 oz (0.0152 kg)
Median
2.5 oz (0.0715 kg)
Upper quarter
7.6 oz (0.2155 kg)
Heaviest
4 lb 0.3 oz (1.82 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 Ouse

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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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