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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Dean

Largest measured chub: 39.6 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Dean was 39.6 cm, recorded at De09 on 13 August 1996.

Across 42 measured chub, the median measured length was 25.3 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 Dean.

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Most recent observation14 June 2013Dede25 · 4 fish
Largest measured chub
39.6 cm
Median length
25.3 cm
Fish measured
42
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
39.6 cm13 Aug 1996De0961250
37 cm13 Aug 1996De0961250
36.9 cm13 Aug 1996De0961250
36.4 cm18 Sept 2002Dede2064400
35 cm13 Aug 1996De0961250
34.7 cm13 Aug 1996De0961250
33.6 cm14 Jun 2013Dede25137173
32.5 cm14 Jun 2013Dede25137173
31.4 cm13 Aug 1996De0961250
30.5 cm13 Aug 1996De0961250

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
Dede2526 Sept 200214 Jun 20132
Dede2018 Sept 200218 Sept 20021
Dede1518 Sept 200218 Sept 20021
Dede1018 Sept 200218 Sept 20021
De1013 Aug 199613 Aug 19961
De0913 Aug 199613 Aug 19961

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

1996–2013

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 42 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
9.5 cm
Lower quarter
22.8 cm
Median
25.3 cm
Upper quarter
30 cm
Largest
39.6 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Dean

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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