Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Worfe

Largest measured chub: 34.9 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Worfe was 34.9 cm, recorded at Cosford - red carded on 28 July 2021.

Across 86 measured chub, the median measured length was 17 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 Worfe.

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Most recent observation2 July 2024Worfield · 1 fish

Largest measured chub: 34.9 cm
Median length: 17 cm
Fish measured: 86
Survey locations: 3

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
34.9 cm	28 Jul 2021	Cosford - red carded	160046
30.5 cm	19 Sept 2002	Worfield	72189
30 cm	31 Mar 2004	Worfield	79799
28.3 cm	19 Sept 2002	Worfield	72189
26.9 cm	19 Sept 2002	Worfield	72189
26.4 cm	19 Sept 2002	Worfield	72189
26.3 cm	19 Sept 2002	Worfield	72189
26.1 cm	19 Sept 2002	Worfield	72189
25.3 cm	19 Sept 2002	Worfield	72189
25.3 cm	19 Sept 2002	Worfield	72189

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
Worfield	12 May 1998	2 Jul 2024	5
Cosford - red carded	28 Jul 2021	28 Jul 2021	1
Rindleford	13 May 1998	31 Mar 2004	3

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

1998–2024

Survey records by year

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

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202

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204

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 86 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.1 cm
Lower quarter: 12.7 cm
Median: 17 cm
Upper quarter: 20.6 cm
Largest: 34.9 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Worfe

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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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