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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Western Rother Tributaries

Largest measured chub: 50.5 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Western Rother Tributaries was 50.5 cm, recorded at Burton millstream conf on 22 August 2014.

Across 65 measured chub, the median measured length was 33 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 22 chub. The median was 15.7 oz (0.4465 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 3 lb 0.6 oz (1.38 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 Western Rother Tributaries.

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Most recent observation22 August 2014Burton millstream conf · 22 fish
Largest measured chub
50.5 cm
Median length
33 cm
Fish measured
65
Survey locations
4

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
50.5 cm22 Aug 2014Burton millstream conf142839
50 cm12 Jul 2013Burton millstream conf137157
49 cm22 Aug 2014Burton millstream conf142839
48 cm22 Aug 2014Burton millstream conf142839
47.5 cm12 Jul 2013Burton millstream conf137157
47.1 cm12 Jul 2013Burton millstream conf137157
47 cm22 Aug 2014Burton millstream conf142839
47 cm28 Sept 2001Burton Mill22604
46.5 cm22 Aug 2014Burton millstream conf142839
46.5 cm12 Jul 2013Burton millstream conf137157

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
Burton millstream conf12 Jul 201322 Aug 20142
Haslingbourne Brook, Strood Farm27 Jul 201227 Jul 20121
Haslingbourne Brook27 Jul 201227 Jul 20121
Burton Mill28 Sept 200128 Sept 20011

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

2001–2014

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 65 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.1 cm
Lower quarter
21.5 cm
Median
33 cm
Upper quarter
43 cm
Largest
50.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 22 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter
0.3 oz (0.0078 kg)
Median
15.7 oz (0.4465 kg)
Upper quarter
1 lb 15.6 oz (0.8948 kg)
Heaviest
3 lb 0.6 oz (1.38 kg)

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

More fish in this river

Explore the River Western Rother Tributaries

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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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