Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the Eau

Largest measured chub: 40 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Eau was 40 cm, recorded at Scotter on 24 May 2017.

Across 51 measured chub, the median measured length was 12.4 cm.

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

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Most recent observation27 May 2025Scotter · 10 fish

Largest measured chub: 40 cm
Median length: 12.4 cm
Fish measured: 51
Survey locations: 1

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
40 cm	24 May 2017	Scotter	150429
34.7 cm	24 May 2017	Scotter	150429
34 cm	25 Jun 2015	Scotter	145279
32.5 cm	24 May 2017	Scotter	150429
31.3 cm	24 May 2017	Scotter	150429
30 cm	24 May 2017	Scotter	150429
29.2 cm	25 Jun 2015	Scotter	145279
26.5 cm	25 Jun 2015	Scotter	145279
24 cm	25 Jun 2015	Scotter	145279
23.2 cm	27 May 2025	Scotter	176670

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
Scotter	23 Aug 2006	27 May 2025	7

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

2006–2025

Survey records by year

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

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125

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 51 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 3.8 cm
Lower quarter: 7.3 cm
Median: 12.4 cm
Upper quarter: 22.6 cm
Largest: 40 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.

More fish in this river

Explore the Eau

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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