Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Swilgate

Largest measured chub: 38.7 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Swilgate was 38.7 cm, recorded at D/s of weir (tidal) on 15 August 2003.

Across 498 measured chub, the median measured length was 21.5 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 Swilgate.

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Most recent observation23 August 2024Rails Meadow · 87 fish

Largest measured chub: 38.7 cm
Median length: 21.5 cm
Fish measured: 498
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
38.7 cm	15 Aug 2003	D/s of weir (tidal)	76720
37.8 cm	15 Aug 2003	D/s of weir (tidal)	76720
37.7 cm	15 Nov 1987	Gander Lane	76563
37.3 cm	15 Nov 1987	Gander Lane	76563
35.2 cm	30 Sept 2005	D/s of weir (tidal)	86518
34.9 cm	30 Sept 2005	D/s of weir (tidal)	86518
34 cm	15 Nov 1987	Gander Lane	76563
33.5 cm	30 Sept 2005	D/s of weir (tidal)	86518
33 cm	10 Oct 2013	Rails Meadow	139378
33 cm	15 Nov 1987	Gander Lane	76563

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
Rails Meadow	10 Oct 2013	23 Aug 2024	6
Prior's Park	8 Sept 2016	8 Sept 2016	1
D/s of weir (tidal)	28 Aug 2002	8 Aug 2014	6
Tredington	20 Jan 1976	7 May 2014	6
Elmstone Hardwicke	21 Oct 1998	14 May 2009	3
Gander Lane	20 Jan 1976	18 May 1992	3

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

1976–2024

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 498 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.8 cm
Lower quarter: 13.4 cm
Median: 21.5 cm
Upper quarter: 25.5 cm
Largest: 38.7 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

132

200–299 mm

251

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Swilgate

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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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