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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Penton Hook - Chertsey

Largest measured chub: 54.1 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Penton Hook - Chertsey was 54.1 cm, recorded at Penton Hook, Weir Stream and Pool on 3 September 2014.

Across 284 measured chub, the median measured length was 18.9 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 Penton Hook - Chertsey.

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Most recent observation30 July 2025Penton Hook, Weir Stream and Pool · 1 fish
Largest measured chub
54.1 cm
Median length
18.9 cm
Fish measured
284
Survey locations
4

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
54.1 cm3 Sept 2014Penton Hook, Weir Stream and Pool142615
53.5 cm6 Sept 2013Penton Hook, Weir Stream and Pool138870
53 cm7 Sept 2016Penton Hook, Weir Stream and Pool149618
52.8 cm23 Sept 2008Penton Hook, Weir Stream and Pool114665
52.5 cm11 Sept 2007Penton Hook to Chertsey (Laleham Main)106749
52.5 cm12 Sept 2006Penton Hook, Weir Stream and Pool101372
52.3 cm7 Sept 2012Penton Hook, Weir Stream and Pool133524
52.3 cm23 Sept 2008Penton Hook, Weir Stream and Pool114665
52.1 cm9 Sept 2015Penton Hook, Weir Stream and Pool146408
51.7 cm6 Sept 2013Penton Hook, Weir Stream and Pool138870

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
Penton Hook, Weir Stream and Pool1 Sept 199530 Jul 202522
Penton Hook to Chertsey (Laleham Main)1 Sept 199521 Jul 202422
Penton Hook Bypass Channel6 Aug 20086 Aug 20081
Penton Hook Loop Upstream of Laleham Intake8 Sept 200510 Sept 20073

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

1995–2025

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 284 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.8 cm
Lower quarter
12.2 cm
Median
19 cm
Upper quarter
43.6 cm
Largest
54.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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