Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River US Wissey

Largest measured chub: 49.5 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River US Wissey was 49.5 cm, recorded at Watermill Farm on 23 April 2012.

Across 60 measured chub, the median measured length was 33.5 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 US Wissey.

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Most recent observation17 April 2024Watermill Farm · 1 fish

Largest measured chub: 49.5 cm
Median length: 33.5 cm
Fish measured: 60
Survey locations: 5

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
49.5 cm	23 Apr 2012	Watermill Farm	131118
49.1 cm	23 Apr 2012	Watermill Farm	131118
47.5 cm	23 Apr 2012	Watermill Farm	131118
47.3 cm	23 Apr 2012	Watermill Farm	131118
47.3 cm	26 Jan 1993	Borough Fen	30209
47.3 cm	14 Mar 1990	Borough Fen	30195
46.8 cm	23 Apr 2012	Watermill Farm	131118
46.5 cm	23 Apr 2012	Watermill Farm	131118
46.3 cm	14 Mar 1990	Borough Fen	30195
46.3 cm	21 Feb 1990	Watermill Farm	30194

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
Watermill Farm	21 Feb 1990	17 Apr 2024	4
Bodney Meadows	27 Jan 1993	27 Jan 1993	1
Borough Fen	14 Mar 1990	26 Jan 1993	2
Hilborough Mill	7 Jan 1993	7 Jan 1993	1
Buckenham Toft	14 Feb 1990	14 Feb 1990	1

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

1990–2024

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 60 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5.3 cm
Lower quarter: 21.2 cm
Median: 33.6 cm
Upper quarter: 42.4 cm
Largest: 49.5 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River US Wissey

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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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