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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Boveney

Largest measured chub: 27.3 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Boveney was 27.3 cm, recorded at Boveney Upstream Fry on 30 August 2023.

Across 1,337 measured chub, the median measured length was 3.2 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 Boveney.

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Most recent observation4 September 2025Boveney Downstream Fry · 6 fish
Largest measured chub
27.3 cm
Median length
3.2 cm
Fish measured
1,337
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
27.3 cm30 Aug 2023Boveney Upstream Fry164337
25.8 cm30 Aug 2023Boveney Upstream Fry164337
22.7 cm30 Aug 2023Boveney Upstream Fry164337
18.7 cm24 Aug 2011Boveney Downstream Fry130080
16.6 cm19 Aug 2015Boveney Upstream Fry146047
15.9 cm30 Aug 2023Boveney Downstream Fry164336
13.7 cm19 Aug 2015Boveney Upstream Fry146047
13.6 cm20 Aug 2018Boveney Downstream Fry153446
13.4 cm19 Aug 2015Boveney Downstream Fry146046
12.8 cm30 Aug 2023Boveney Downstream Fry164336

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
Boveney Downstream Fry8 Sept 20044 Sept 202517
Boveney Upstream Fry8 Sept 200421 Aug 202416

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

2004–2025

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 1,337 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
0.8 cm
Lower quarter
2.6 cm
Median
3.2 cm
Upper quarter
4 cm
Largest
27.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Boveney

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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