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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Cole

Largest measured chub: 45.8 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cole was 45.8 cm, recorded at Coleshill Manor on 16 August 2018.

Across 1,721 measured chub, the median measured length was 18 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 Cole.

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Most recent observation8 August 2024Sarehole Mill, Springfield. · 1 fish
Largest measured chub
45.8 cm
Median length
18 cm
Fish measured
1,721
Survey locations
14

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
45.8 cm16 Aug 2018Coleshill Manor153104
45.5 cm23 Aug 2012Sarehole Mill, Springfield.133462
45.2 cm23 Aug 2012Sarehole Mill, Springfield.133462
45.1 cm5 Aug 2004Sarehole Mill, Springfield.82224
44.6 cm24 May 2000Coleshill (Downstream Of Lorry Bridge)4165
44.5 cm4 Sept 2012Coleshill Manor133334
44.4 cm29 Apr 2010Coleshill Manor121775
44.4 cm29 Apr 2010Coleshill Manor121775
44.3 cm4 Sept 2012Coleshill Manor133334
44.1 cm20 Jul 2004Coleshill82415

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
Sarehole Mill, Springfield.4 Oct 20008 Aug 20246
Downstream Ackers Weir21 May 201921 May 20191
Coleshill Manor12 May 199216 Aug 20187
Hay Barn Recreation Ground.21 Oct 199723 Aug 20122
Glebe Farm Recreation Ground.22 Oct 199728 Jul 20042
Bacon's End14 Jun 199528 Jul 20042
Upstream Yardley Brook, Colehall.27 Jun 199527 Jul 20043
Downstream Yardley Brook, Colehall.20 Jun 199527 Jul 20043
Coleshill6 May 199220 Jul 20045
Coleshill (Downstream Of Lorry Bridge)1 Oct 199724 May 20002
Lowbrook Farm, Tidbury Green.13 Jun 199528 Oct 19972
Cooks Lane21 Oct 199721 Oct 19971
Downstream Babb's Mill Lake, Kingshurst19 May 199219 May 19921
Colehall19 May 199219 May 19921

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

1992–2024

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 1,721 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.7 cm
Lower quarter
13.9 cm
Median
18 cm
Upper quarter
24.6 cm
Largest
45.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Cole

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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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