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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Staines

Largest measured chub: 44 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Staines was 44 cm, recorded at Staines Upstream Fry on 21 August 2018.

Across 1,354 measured chub, the median measured length was 3 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 Staines.

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Most recent observation3 September 2025Staines Upstream Fry · 351 fish
Largest measured chub
44 cm
Median length
3 cm
Fish measured
1,354
Survey locations
2

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
44 cm21 Aug 2018Staines Upstream Fry153455
14.3 cm20 Aug 2008Staines Upstream Fry125753
10 cm22 Sept 2006Staines Downstream Fry111962
8.3 cm20 Aug 2014Staines Downstream Fry142461
8.2 cm20 Aug 2014Staines Downstream Fry142461
8.2 cm20 Aug 2014Staines Downstream Fry142461
7.8 cm22 Aug 2007Staines Upstream Fry108622
7.3 cm20 Aug 2014Staines Upstream Fry142458
6.9 cm20 Aug 2014Staines Downstream Fry142461
6.7 cm20 Aug 2014Staines Upstream Fry142458

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
Staines Upstream Fry9 Sept 20043 Sept 202514
Staines Downstream Fry9 Sept 20043 Sept 202516

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

2004–2025

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 1,354 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.2 cm
Lower quarter
2.4 cm
Median
3 cm
Upper quarter
3.6 cm
Largest
44 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Staines

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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