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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the Main Avon Sites

Largest measured chub: 55.8 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main Avon Sites was 55.8 cm, recorded at A5R Ringwood to Bickerley Stream Confluence on 28 April 2005.

Across 973 measured chub, the median measured length was 30.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 4 chub. The median was 7 lb 2.1 oz (3.23 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 7 lb 8.1 oz (3.41 kg).

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

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Most recent observation8 October 2025Ringwood Downstream A31 · 1 fish
Largest measured chub
55.8 cm
Median length
30.2 cm
Fish measured
973
Survey locations
35

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
55.8 cm28 Apr 2005A5R Ringwood to Bickerley Stream Confluence84473
55.7 cm26 Apr 2005A4R Ibsley to Ringwood84453
55.6 cm28 Apr 2005A5R Ringwood to Bickerley Stream Confluence84473
55.5 cm9 May 2011A4R Ibsley to Ringwood126211
55.2 cm26 Apr 2005A4R Ibsley to Ringwood84453
54.7 cm28 Apr 2005A5R Ringwood to Bickerley Stream Confluence84473
54.5 cm9 May 2011A4R Ibsley to Ringwood126211
54 cm28 Apr 2005A5R Ringwood to Bickerley Stream Confluence84473
53.7 cm28 Apr 2005A5R Ringwood to Bickerley Stream Confluence84473
53.6 cm26 Apr 2005A4R Ibsley to Ringwood84453

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
Ringwood Downstream A319 Aug 20198 Oct 20253
Salisbury Wetherspoons CPUE6 Sept 202225 Sept 20254
Ham Carrier6 Oct 200424 Sept 202514
Avon Bridge16 Oct 200829 Aug 20244
London Anglers Salisbury6 Sept 202214 Aug 20242
Fordingbridge Rec22 Oct 200414 Aug 20246
Middle Woodford Mill13 Aug 202413 Aug 20241
Heale House at Netton16 Aug 202113 Aug 20242
Royalty Downstream Railway Bridge16 Aug 202316 Aug 20231
Royalty Bottom Island16 Aug 202316 Aug 20231
Wattons Ford Lower7 Sept 20227 Sept 20221
Wattons Ford7 Sept 20227 Sept 20221
Downstream Wattons Ford18 Aug 20217 Sept 20222
Downton6 Sept 20226 Sept 20221
River Avon at Maltings Car Park14 Oct 202114 Oct 20211
d/s Standlynch Mill Pool8 Aug 201919 Aug 20212
Bugmoor Hatches12 Sept 200817 Aug 20213
d/s bottom weir at Bickton11 Aug 20048 Aug 20192
Cuttenham Farm19 Sept 201319 Sept 20131
Amesbury tank crossing4 Oct 20124 Oct 20121
Salisbury Wetherspoons12 Sept 201212 Sept 20121
Newcourt Carrier at Downton10 Sept 200124 Oct 20112
Navigation11 Sept 200124 Oct 20113
A7R Royalty Gt.Weir to Clay Pool18 May 200411 May 20115
A4R Ibsley to Ringwood25 May 20049 May 20115
A5R Ringwood to Bickerley Stream Confluence27 May 20045 May 20115
A1RA Bemerton Farm - EA Boom site4 May 20114 May 20111
A2R Downton-Breamore14 Jun 20043 May 20115
A1R Salisbury to Kitts Island3 Jun 20048 May 20084
A6R Avon Turn - Winkton20 May 20046 May 20083
A3R Burgate to East Mills1 Jun 200414 Apr 20052
New Riffle at Charford19 Oct 200419 Oct 20041
Burgate Manor Farm19 Oct 200419 Oct 20041
Hatchpool at Great Weir10 Aug 200410 Aug 20041
Amesbury Abbey22 Apr 200422 Apr 20041

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

2001–2025

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 973 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.6 cm
Lower quarter
18.3 cm
Median
30.2 cm
Upper quarter
43.5 cm
Largest
55.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 4 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
7 lb 0.1 oz (3.18 kg)
Lower quarter
7 lb 0.1 oz (3.18 kg)
Median
7 lb 2.1 oz (3.23 kg)
Upper quarter
7 lb 5.1 oz (3.32 kg)
Heaviest
7 lb 8.1 oz (3.41 kg)

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

More fish in this river

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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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