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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Chess

Largest measured chub: 52 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Chess was 52 cm, recorded at Solesbridge nursery on 26 September 2023.

Across 744 measured chub, the median measured length was 17 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 Chess.

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Most recent observation23 September 2025Solesbridge nursery · 59 fish
Largest measured chub
52 cm
Median length
17 cm
Fish measured
744
Survey locations
4

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
52 cm26 Sept 2023Solesbridge nursery163395
49.5 cm1 Oct 2024Solesbridge nursery167619
48.9 cm26 Sept 2023Solesbridge nursery163395
47.9 cm25 Sept 2019Solesbridge nursery155726
47.3 cm24 Sept 2015Solesbridge nursery146693
45.5 cm1 Oct 2024Solesbridge nursery167619
44.9 cm1 Oct 2024Solesbridge nursery167619
44.3 cm21 Sept 2012Solesbridge nursery133921
43.5 cm26 Sept 2023Solesbridge nursery163395
42.8 cm22 Sept 2022Solesbridge nursery162948

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
Solesbridge nursery14 Jul 200423 Sept 202517
Scotsbridge Mill9 Jul 200310 May 20235
Loudwater Lane11 Jul 200611 Jul 20061
Solesbridge mill19 Jun 200619 Jun 20061

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

2003–2025

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 744 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.6 cm
Lower quarter
12.5 cm
Median
17 cm
Upper quarter
21.3 cm
Largest
52 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Chess

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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