Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Wallington

Largest measured chub: 48.5 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wallington was 48.5 cm, recorded at Whitedell Farm on 6 May 2007.

Across 234 measured chub, the median measured length was 21.9 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 97 chub. The median was 4.8 oz (0.137 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 15.5 oz (0.892 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 Wallington.

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Most recent observation13 August 2024Upstream of Boarhunt Bridge · 1 fish

Largest measured chub: 48.5 cm
Median length: 21.9 cm
Fish measured: 234
Survey locations: 8

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
48.5 cm	6 May 2007	Whitedell Farm	105569
44 cm	5 Jun 2015	Upstream of Boarhunt Bridge	144866
43.7 cm	21 Aug 2018	Whitedell Farm	153337
42 cm	15 Aug 2001	Comphouse Ford	51943
40.6 cm	2 Aug 2012	Whitedell Farm	133065
40 cm	14 Jul 2009	Whitedell Farm	119445
40 cm	15 Aug 2001	Comphouse Ford	51943
40 cm	15 Aug 2001	Comphouse Ford	51943
39.5 cm	25 Jun 2008	Whitedell Farm	113708
39.5 cm	6 May 2007	Whitedell Farm	105569

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding chub
Upstream of Boarhunt Bridge	7 Jun 2007	13 Aug 2024	7
Whitedell Farm	6 May 2007	21 Aug 2018	6
Southwick bypass	11 Jun 2007	11 Jun 2007	1
Cheeseman's Bridge	8 Jun 2007	8 Jun 2007	1
Spurling's Farm	7 May 2007	7 May 2007	1
Rooks Bridge	15 Aug 2001	23 Sept 2002	2
Wallington Village	16 Aug 2001	16 Aug 2001	1
Comphouse Ford	15 Aug 2001	15 Aug 2001	1

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

2001–2024

Survey records by year

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

301

102

003

004

005

006

507

208

209

210

011

112

013

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115

016

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218

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023

124

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 234 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 3.7 cm
Lower quarter: 19 cm
Median: 22 cm
Upper quarter: 27.9 cm
Largest: 48.5 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

116

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 97 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.2 oz (0.005 kg)
Lower quarter: 3.7 oz (0.104 kg)
Median: 4.8 oz (0.137 kg)
Upper quarter: 6.7 oz (0.19 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 15.5 oz (0.892 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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