Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Wey South

Largest measured chub: 45.8 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wey South was 45.8 cm, recorded at Dockenfield on 17 June 2014.

Across 59 measured chub, the median measured length was 33 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 3 chub. The median was 12.7 oz (0.359 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 6.3 oz (0.632 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 Wey South.

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Most recent observation27 June 2017Dockenfield · 1 fish

Largest measured chub: 45.8 cm
Median length: 33 cm
Fish measured: 59
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
45.8 cm	17 Jun 2014	Dockenfield	141164
42.1 cm	17 Jun 2014	Dockenfield	141164
41.4 cm	6 Apr 2004	Lower Headley Wood Farm	79968
40.7 cm	18 May 2007	Dockenfield	105351
40.6 cm	17 Jun 2014	Dockenfield	141164
40.6 cm	30 Jun 2009	Dockenfield	117649
40.6 cm	18 May 2007	Dockenfield	105351
40.5 cm	2 Jul 2008	Dockenfield	111983
39.5 cm	6 Apr 2004	Lower Headley Wood Farm	79968
39.4 cm	29 Jun 2010	Dockenfield	122668

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
Dockenfield	22 May 2003	27 Jun 2017	9
Mellow Farm	17 Jun 2014	17 Jun 2014	1
Headley Wood Farm	13 Jun 2002	20 Sept 2005	2
Lower Headley Wood Farm	10 Dec 2002	6 Apr 2004	2

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

2002–2017

Survey records by year

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

202

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105

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012

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117

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 59 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.6 cm
Lower quarter: 21.8 cm
Median: 33 cm
Upper quarter: 38.8 cm
Largest: 45.8 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.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 3 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 6.5 oz (0.185 kg)
Lower quarter: 9.6 oz (0.272 kg)
Median: 12.7 oz (0.359 kg)
Upper quarter: 1 lb 1.5 oz (0.4955 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 6.3 oz (0.632 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 Wey South

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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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