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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Wensum (Barbel)

Largest measured chub: 52.8 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wensum (Barbel) was 52.8 cm, recorded at Downstream Costessey point (all species) on 24 September 2013.

Across 171 measured chub, the median measured length was 21.7 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 Wensum (Barbel).

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Most recent observation27 March 2014New Mills Yard · 6 fish
Largest measured chub
52.8 cm
Median length
21.7 cm
Fish measured
171
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
52.8 cm24 Sept 2013Downstream Costessey point (all species)139347
52.5 cm20 Sept 2013Downstream Taverham Mill (All species)139322
51.8 cm12 Sept 2013Downstream Lenwade Bridge (all species)139184
50.7 cm12 Sept 2013Downstream Lenwade Bridge (all species)139184
50.5 cm20 Sept 2013Downstream Taverham Mill (All species)139322
50.3 cm27 Mar 2014New Mills Yard140628
49 cm12 Sept 2013Downstream Lenwade Bridge (all species)139184
48.6 cm20 Sept 2013Downstream Taverham Mill (All species)139322
47.8 cm12 Sept 2013Downstream Lenwade Bridge (all species)139184
47.7 cm20 Sept 2013Downstream Taverham Mill (All species)139322

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
New Mills Yard27 Mar 201427 Mar 20141
Downstream Costessey point (all species)24 Sept 201324 Sept 20131
Downstream Taverham Mill (All species)20 Sept 201320 Sept 20131
Downstream Lenwade Bridge (all species)12 Sept 201312 Sept 20131
Lenwade Bridge19 Aug 201019 Aug 20101

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

2010–2014

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 171 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4 cm
Lower quarter
18 cm
Median
21.7 cm
Upper quarter
36 cm
Largest
52.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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