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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Thet

Largest measured chub: 48.3 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Thet was 48.3 cm, recorded at East Harling on 9 February 1993.

Across 45 measured chub, the median measured length was 19.8 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 Thet.

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Most recent observation22 October 2024Manor Farm Shropham · 1 fish
Largest measured chub
48.3 cm
Median length
19.8 cm
Fish measured
45
Survey locations
7

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
48.3 cm9 Feb 1993East Harling30015
47.3 cm17 Nov 1995Snetterton Gravel Pits30020
44.8 cm9 Feb 1993East Harling30015
44.8 cm29 Jul 1988Kilverstone Estate30011
43.8 cm29 Jul 1988Kilverstone Estate30011
43.8 cm29 Jul 1988Kilverstone Estate30011
43.3 cm29 Jul 1988Kilverstone Estate30011
42.3 cm29 Jul 1988Kilverstone Estate30011
41.8 cm9 Feb 1993East Harling30015
41.8 cm9 Feb 1993East Harling30015

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
Manor Farm Shropham22 Oct 202422 Oct 20241
Bridgham Bridge28 Jan 199319 Sept 20244
East Harling9 Feb 199327 Sept 20124
Snetterton Gravel Pits17 Nov 19951 Aug 20122
Thorpe Woodlands7 Feb 19977 Feb 19971
Brettenham12 Feb 199312 Feb 19931
Kilverstone Estate29 Jul 198829 Jul 19881

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

1988–2024

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 45 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
11.8 cm
Lower quarter
17.3 cm
Median
19.8 cm
Upper quarter
32.3 cm
Largest
48.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Thet

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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