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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Temple - Marlow

Largest measured chub: 52.9 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Temple - Marlow was 52.9 cm, recorded at Temple Main on 7 September 2015.

Across 213 measured chub, the median measured length was 17.4 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 Temple - Marlow.

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Most recent observation27 July 2025Temple Main · 1 fish
Largest measured chub
52.9 cm
Median length
17.4 cm
Fish measured
213
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
52.9 cm7 Sept 2015Temple Main146399
52.5 cm3 Sept 2012Temple Main133653
52.2 cm6 Sept 2010Temple Main124079
51.6 cm30 Aug 2005Temple Weir Pool86191
51.1 cm6 Sept 2010Temple Main124079
51.1 cm1 Sept 2003Temple Main76960
50.9 cm1 Sept 2008Temple Main114226
50.9 cm30 Aug 2005Temple Weir Pool86191
50.4 cm3 Sept 2012Temple Main133653
49.8 cm30 Aug 2005Temple Weir Pool86191

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
Temple Main1 Sept 199527 Jul 202523
Temple Weir Pool1 Sept 199530 Aug 20054

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

1995–2025

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 213 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.5 cm
Lower quarter
11.9 cm
Median
17.4 cm
Upper quarter
24.7 cm
Largest
52.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Temple - Marlow

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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