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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Ash

Largest measured chub: 49.9 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ash was 49.9 cm, recorded at Hollycross Road on 18 September 2013.

Across 164 measured chub, the median measured length was 19.4 cm.

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

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Most recent observation28 September 2023Watersplace Farm · 5 fish
Largest measured chub
49.9 cm
Median length
19.4 cm
Fish measured
164
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
49.9 cm18 Sept 2013Hollycross Road138784
49.2 cm18 Sept 2013Hollycross Road138784
48.3 cm15 Sept 2010Hollycross Road123836
39.5 cm15 Sept 2011Hollycross Road128120
30.4 cm18 Sept 2017Watersplace Farm151709
30.3 cm4 Nov 2021Hollycross Road160898
29.6 cm4 Nov 2021Hollycross Road160898
27.9 cm19 Sept 2023Hollycross Road163359
27.4 cm4 Nov 2021Hollycross Road160898
27.4 cm9 Oct 2009Hollycross Road119263

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding chub
Watersplace Farm22 Sept 201228 Sept 20236
Hollycross Road22 Oct 200719 Sept 202311
Holly cross rd/water place farm22 Jun 200622 Jun 20061

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

2006–2023

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 164 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7.5 cm
Lower quarter
15.6 cm
Median
19.4 cm
Upper quarter
21.7 cm
Largest
49.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Ash

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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