Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Stor

Largest measured chub: 42.6 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Stor was 42.6 cm, recorded at Pulborough STW sq on 3 May 2013.

Across 44 measured chub, the median measured length was 20.9 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 17 chub. The median was 2.9 oz (0.082 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 5.5 oz (0.61 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 Stor.

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Most recent observation9 August 2013Hurston Place sq · 9 fish
Largest measured chub
42.6 cm
Median length
20.9 cm
Fish measured
44
Survey locations
3

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
42.6 cm3 May 2013Pulborough STW sq135962
35.5 cm26 Jul 2005Hurston Place sq86976
33 cm3 May 2013Pulborough STW sq135962
31.2 cm3 May 2013Pulborough STW sq135962
30.3 cm9 Aug 2013Hurston Place sq137810
30.3 cm30 Sept 2009Winterfield Farm119658
29.5 cm8 Oct 2010Winterfield Farm124426
29.3 cm8 Oct 2010Winterfield Farm124426
28.4 cm30 Sept 2009Winterfield Farm119658
27.8 cm26 Jul 2005Hurston Place sq86976

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
Hurston Place sq26 Jul 20059 Aug 20132
Pulborough STW sq3 May 20133 May 20131
Winterfield Farm30 Sept 20098 Oct 20102

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

2005–2013

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 44 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7.9 cm
Lower quarter
15.9 cm
Median
20.9 cm
Upper quarter
25.8 cm
Largest
42.6 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 17 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0.4 oz (0.011 kg)
Lower quarter
1.2 oz (0.033 kg)
Median
2.9 oz (0.082 kg)
Upper quarter
4.4 oz (0.126 kg)
Heaviest
1 lb 5.5 oz (0.61 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 Stor

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

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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