Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Rother

Largest measured chub: 46.7 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Rother was 46.7 cm, recorded at Witherenden Farm d/s Weir on 26 October 2016.

Across 401 measured chub, the median measured length was 16.4 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 20 chub. The median was 1 lb 5.2 oz (0.6005 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 2 lb 8.5 oz (1.15 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 Rother.

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Most recent observation17 September 2025Bodiam · 13 fish

Largest measured chub: 46.7 cm
Median length: 16.4 cm
Fish measured: 401
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
46.7 cm	26 Oct 2016	Witherenden Farm d/s Weir	149933
44.5 cm	6 Aug 2025	Stonegate	178697
44.4 cm	26 Oct 2016	Witherenden Farm d/s Weir	149933
44.1 cm	18 Jul 2019	Salehurst	154863
44 cm	6 Aug 2025	Stonegate	178697
43.6 cm	6 Aug 2025	Stonegate	178697
43.2 cm	6 Aug 2025	Stonegate	178697
42.9 cm	6 Aug 2025	Stonegate	178697
42.9 cm	1 Jul 2010	Salehurst	122878
42.7 cm	23 Aug 2016	Stonegate	149128

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
Bodiam	10 Jul 2003	17 Sept 2025	12
Stonegate	23 Nov 2005	6 Aug 2025	5
Salehurst	13 Sept 2002	5 Aug 2025	13
Witherenden Farm d/s Weir	26 Oct 2016	26 Oct 2016	1
Blackwall Bridge	18 Jul 2005	17 Aug 2016	7
u/s Iden Bridge	3 Jul 2006	16 Jul 2013	4

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

2002–2025

Survey records by year

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

102

203

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405

406

207

408

409

310

011

012

513

114

015

516

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325

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 401 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 1.8 cm
Lower quarter: 5.2 cm
Median: 16.4 cm
Upper quarter: 33.4 cm
Largest: 46.7 cm

0–99 mm

165

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

102

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 20 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.1 oz (0.002 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.4 oz (0.041 kg)
Median: 1 lb 5.2 oz (0.6005 kg)
Upper quarter: 1 lb 15.7 oz (0.898 kg)
Heaviest: 2 lb 8.5 oz (1.15 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 Rother

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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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