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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Crimple

Largest measured chub: 24.7 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Crimple was 24.7 cm, recorded at Blackstones on 6 June 2008.

Across 11 measured chub, the median measured length was 15.3 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 Crimple.

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Most recent observation18 September 2024Crimple at Spofforth · 3 fish
Largest measured chub
24.7 cm
Median length
15.3 cm
Fish measured
11
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
24.7 cm6 Jun 2008Blackstones111280
18.5 cm18 Sept 2024Crimple at Spofforth167404
18.5 cm20 Oct 2016u/s Hookstone Beck149854
16.8 cm20 Oct 2016u/s Hookstone Beck149854
15.5 cm20 Oct 2016u/s Hookstone Beck149854
15.3 cm20 Oct 2016u/s Hookstone Beck149854
15 cm20 Oct 2016u/s Hookstone Beck149854
14.2 cm20 Oct 2016u/s Hookstone Beck149854
12.4 cm18 Sept 2024Crimple at Spofforth167404
10.4 cm18 Sept 2024Crimple at Spofforth167404

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
Crimple at Spofforth18 Sept 202418 Sept 20241
u/s Hookstone Beck20 Oct 201620 Oct 20161
Blackstones6 Jun 20086 Jun 20081
d/s Almsford Bridge8 Jun 20058 Jun 20051

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

2005–2024

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 11 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
8.3 cm
Lower quarter
13.3 cm
Median
15.3 cm
Upper quarter
17.7 cm
Largest
24.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Crimple

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

Stone loach Bullhead Brown / sea trout Minnow 3-spined stickleback

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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