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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Shuttle

Largest measured chub: 38.1 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Shuttle was 38.1 cm, recorded at Bexley Park, River Shuttle on 1 June 2017.

Across 331 measured chub, the median measured length was 21.4 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 Shuttle.

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Most recent observation13 May 2026Bexley Park, River Shuttle · 27 fish
Largest measured chub
38.1 cm
Median length
21.4 cm
Fish measured
331
Survey locations
1

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
38.1 cm1 Jun 2017Bexley Park, River Shuttle150497
35.7 cm26 May 2021Bexley Park, River Shuttle160149
34.2 cm26 May 2021Bexley Park, River Shuttle160149
33.7 cm16 May 2024Bexley Park, River Shuttle164895
33.1 cm16 May 2024Bexley Park, River Shuttle164895
32.9 cm16 May 2024Bexley Park, River Shuttle164895
32.8 cm13 May 2026Bexley Park, River Shuttle181931
31.9 cm26 Apr 2022Bexley Park, River Shuttle160929
31.4 cm13 May 2026Bexley Park, River Shuttle181931
31.2 cm13 May 2026Bexley Park, River Shuttle181931

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
Bexley Park, River Shuttle12 Aug 200913 May 20268

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

2009–2026

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 331 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.2 cm
Lower quarter
15.5 cm
Median
21.4 cm
Upper quarter
26 cm
Largest
38.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Shuttle

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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