Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Tawd

Largest measured chub: 29 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Tawd was 29 cm, recorded at Hoscar (Tawdside) on 23 July 2018.

Across 38 measured chub, the median measured length was 16.6 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 0.4 oz (0.01 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 Tawd.

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Most recent observation23 July 2018Hoscar (Tawdside) · 2 fish

Largest measured chub: 29 cm
Median length: 16.6 cm
Fish measured: 38
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
29 cm	23 Jul 2018	Hoscar (Tawdside)	152973
27.8 cm	29 Aug 2012	Hoscar (Tawdside)	133100
27.3 cm	23 Aug 2006	Hoscar (Tawdside)	101171
24.5 cm	23 Jul 2018	Hoscar (Tawdside)	152973
24.1 cm	29 Aug 2012	Hoscar (Tawdside)	133100
20.5 cm	29 Aug 2012	Hoscar (Tawdside)	133100
20.4 cm	15 Jul 2005	Hoscar (Tawdside)	88238
20.1 cm	28 Oct 2016	Hoscar (Tawdside)	150183
20 cm	15 Jul 2005	Hoscar (Tawdside)	88238
18.9 cm	15 Jul 2005	Hoscar (Tawdside)	88238

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
Hoscar (Tawdside)	19 Jun 2002	23 Jul 2018	8
Tawd Vale Scout Camp	17 Jul 2000	17 Jul 2000	1

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

2000–2018

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 38 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 12 cm
Lower quarter: 15.8 cm
Median: 16.7 cm
Upper quarter: 18.9 cm
Largest: 29 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight: 0.4 oz (0.01 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 Tawd

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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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