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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Blithe

Largest measured chub: 47.6 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Blithe was 47.6 cm, recorded at Dapple Heath on 12 November 1996.

Across 1,003 measured chub, the median measured length was 23.2 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 Blithe.

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Most recent observation17 June 2025Field · 10 fish
Largest measured chub
47.6 cm
Median length
23.2 cm
Fish measured
1,003
Survey locations
13

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
47.6 cm12 Nov 1996Dapple Heath4600
47.5 cm10 Nov 1999Booth Lane Bridge82814
47.1 cm25 May 1993Dapple Heath4424
46.5 cm12 Nov 1996Dapple Heath4600
46.4 cm19 Jan 2000Callowhill82841
46.2 cm12 Nov 1996Dapple Heath4600
45.8 cm10 Jul 2002Callowhill52050
45.8 cm10 Jul 2002Callowhill52050
45.7 cm10 Nov 1999Burndhurst Mill82812
45.5 cm19 Jan 2000Callowhill82841

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
Field2 May 199017 Jun 20257
Priory Farm15 May 199029 Aug 20249
Booth Lane Bridge12 May 199317 Jul 20024
Upper Leigh15 Sept 199916 Jul 20022
Callowhill19 Jan 200010 Jul 20022
Burndhurst Mill22 May 19909 Jul 20025
Newton Crossing27 Apr 199313 Oct 19993
Cresswell3 May 199015 Sept 19993
Lower Leigh2 May 199014 Sept 19993
Dapple Heath16 May 199012 Nov 19963
Hamstall Ridware2 Jun 19935 Nov 19962
Blythe Bridge2 Oct 19962 Oct 19961
Lower Booth Farm16 May 199016 May 19901

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

1990–2025

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 1,003 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.9 cm
Lower quarter
16.4 cm
Median
23.2 cm
Upper quarter
33.1 cm
Largest
47.6 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Blithe

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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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