Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the Old River Lea

Largest measured chub: 58 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Old River Lea was 58 cm, recorded at Cornmill Meadows 3 (Mile Nursery) on 10 May 2018.

Across 249 measured chub, the median measured length was 18.4 cm.

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

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Most recent observation21 May 2026Cornmill Meadows 3 (Mile Nursery) · 4 fish

Largest measured chub: 58 cm
Median length: 18.4 cm
Fish measured: 249
Survey locations: 2

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
58 cm	10 May 2018	Cornmill Meadows 3 (Mile Nursery)	152519
55.3 cm	10 May 2017	Cornmill Meadows 3 (Mile Nursery)	150395
53.7 cm	16 May 2016	Cornmill Meadows 3 (Mile Nursery)	148046
51.9 cm	9 May 2008	Cornmill Meadows 3 (Mile Nursery)	110971
50.8 cm	9 May 2008	Cornmill Meadows 3 (Mile Nursery)	110971
49.9 cm	9 May 2008	Cornmill Meadows 3 (Mile Nursery)	110971
49.6 cm	10 May 2018	Cornmill Meadows 3 (Mile Nursery)	152519
48.7 cm	10 May 2018	Cornmill Meadows 3 (Mile Nursery)	152519
48.1 cm	1 May 2007	Cornmill Meadows 3 (Mile Nursery)	105396
46.5 cm	9 May 2008	Cornmill Meadows 3 (Mile Nursery)	110971

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
Cornmill Meadows 3 (Mile Nursery)	17 Dec 2004	21 May 2026	14
Cornmill Meadows restoration	10 Apr 2014	10 Apr 2014	1

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

2004–2026

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 249 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.8 cm
Lower quarter: 11.9 cm
Median: 18.4 cm
Upper quarter: 24.8 cm
Largest: 58 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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