Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Bure (central)

Largest measured chub: 56 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Bure (central) was 56 cm, recorded at Downstream Buxton Mill on 15 July 2008.

Across 349 measured chub, the median measured length was 45.9 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 3 lb 3.1 oz (1.45 kg).

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

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Most recent observation17 June 2025Downstream Buxton Mill · 43 fish

Largest measured chub: 56 cm
Median length: 45.9 cm
Fish measured: 349
Survey locations: 6

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
56 cm	15 Jul 2008	Downstream Buxton Mill	112286
55.2 cm	20 May 2019	Downstream Buxton Mill	154711
55 cm	19 Jun 2006	Downstream Buxton Mill	100233
54.8 cm	15 Jul 2008	Downstream Buxton Mill	112286
54.8 cm	15 Jul 2008	Downstream Buxton Mill	112286
54.6 cm	20 May 2019	Downstream Buxton Mill	154711
54.6 cm	20 May 2019	Downstream Buxton Mill	154711
53.8 cm	20 May 2019	Downstream Buxton Mill	154711
53.5 cm	24 Jun 2013	Downstream Buxton Mill	136836
53.5 cm	16 Jun 2005	Downstream Buxton Mill	84845

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
Downstream Buxton Mill	6 Jul 1988	17 Jun 2025	17
Lamas Hall	30 Jun 2004	13 Jun 2005	2
Downstream Mayton Bridge	12 Jul 1988	2 Jul 1998	3
Downstream Aylsham Bypass	1 Jun 1998	1 Jun 1998	1
Upstream Coltishall Bridge	7 Apr 1993	7 Apr 1993	1
Upstream Mayton Bridge	7 Jul 1988	28 Mar 1993	2

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

1988–2025

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 349 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.8 cm
Lower quarter: 41.7 cm
Median: 45.9 cm
Upper quarter: 49 cm
Largest: 56 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

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500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight: 3 lb 3.1 oz (1.45 kg)

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

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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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