Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the Division Rhyne

Largest measured chub: 42.8 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Division Rhyne was 42.8 cm, recorded at Meare Pool (Te) on 8 June 2005.

Across 53 measured chub, the median measured length was 9.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 53 chub. The median was 0.4 oz (0.011 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 3 lb 0 oz (1.36 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the Division Rhyne.

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Most recent observation26 June 2006Meare Pool (Te) · 8 fish

Largest measured chub: 42.8 cm
Median length: 9.5 cm
Fish measured: 53
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
42.8 cm	8 Jun 2005	Meare Pool (Te)	84881
41 cm	22 Aug 1991	Meare	80487
41 cm	22 Aug 1991	Meare	80487
41 cm	22 Aug 1991	Meare	80487
40.4 cm	30 Aug 1991	Lower Godney	80481
40 cm	8 Jun 2005	Meare Pool (Te)	84881
29.4 cm	8 Jun 2005	Meare Pool (Te)	84881
17.9 cm	30 Aug 1991	Lower Godney	80481
16.7 cm	30 Aug 1991	Lower Godney	80481
16.5 cm	30 Aug 1991	Lower Godney	80481

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
Meare Pool (Te)	7 Sept 2004	26 Jun 2006	3
Lower Godney	30 Aug 1991	30 Aug 1991	1
Meare	22 Aug 1991	22 Aug 1991	1

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

1991–2006

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 53 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 3.7 cm
Lower quarter: 5.6 cm
Median: 9.5 cm
Upper quarter: 14.6 cm
Largest: 42.8 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 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 53 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.1 oz (0.003 kg)
Median: 0.4 oz (0.011 kg)
Upper quarter: 1.5 oz (0.043 kg)
Heaviest: 3 lb 0 oz (1.36 kg)

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

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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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