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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Wey North

Largest measured chub: 55.1 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wey North was 55.1 cm, recorded at Snayles Lynch on 2 June 2004.

Across 441 measured chub, the median measured length was 24 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 Wey North.

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Most recent observation23 October 2024Sheephatch · 14 fish
Largest measured chub
55.1 cm
Median length
24 cm
Fish measured
441
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
55.1 cm2 Jun 2004Snayles Lynch80005
49 cm15 May 2003Snayles Lynch76090
48.1 cm23 Jun 2017Cox Bridge150710
45.8 cm8 Jun 2006Snayles Lynch99647
44.6 cm25 Apr 2002Snayles Lynch52096
44.5 cm2 Jun 2004Snayles Lynch80005
44.3 cm2 Jun 2004Snayles Lynch80005
44 cm27 May 2005Snayles Lynch84608
44 cm2 Jun 2004Snayles Lynch80005
44 cm15 May 2003Snayles Lynch76090

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
Sheephatch17 Nov 200423 Oct 202410
Cox Bridge9 May 200222 Jun 202312
Mill lane, Alton28 Jun 201129 Oct 20143
Snayles Lynch25 Apr 20028 Jun 20065
Downstream Farnham STW1 Oct 20031 Oct 20031

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

2002–2024

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 441 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.2 cm
Lower quarter
16 cm
Median
24 cm
Upper quarter
36.5 cm
Largest
55.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Wey North

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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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