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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Derwent (Yorkshire)

Largest measured chub: 58 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Derwent (Yorkshire) was 58 cm, recorded at Buttercrambe DERCORS9 on 14 September 2001.

Across 1,788 measured chub, the median measured length was 3.7 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 5 lb 8.2 oz (2.5 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 Derwent (Yorkshire).

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Most recent observation11 August 2025Yedingham - Fry Survey · 1 fish
Largest measured chub
58 cm
Median length
3.7 cm
Fish measured
1,788
Survey locations
13

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
58 cm14 Sept 2001Buttercrambe DERCORS924065
56.8 cm13 Sept 2001Stamford Bridge DERCORS1024148
56.6 cm14 Sept 2001Buttercrambe DERCORS924065
56 cm10 Sept 2003Buttercrambe DERCORS978341
55.3 cm16 Jul 2015Howsham DERCORS8145494
54.5 cm10 Sept 2003Buttercrambe DERCORS978341
54.3 cm15 Sept 2004Buttercrambe DERCORS984314
53.7 cm12 Sept 2001Howsham DERCORS824127
53.5 cm14 Sept 2001Buttercrambe DERCORS924065
53.3 cm15 Jul 2015Stamford Bridge DERCORS10145493

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
Yedingham - Fry Survey20 Sept 198911 Aug 20258
Bubwith - Fry Survey18 Sept 198419 Aug 202429
Yedingham DERCORS45 Sept 200131 Jul 202413
Stamford Bridge DERCORS1024 Apr 199529 Jul 202416
Malton DERCORS520 Sept 200516 Jul 20186
Kirkham Abbey DERCORS77 Sept 200116 Jul 201811
Buttercrambe DERCORS914 Sept 200128 Jun 201812
Sutton Upon Derwent DERCORS1826 Sept 199721 Jul 201511
Howsham DERCORS812 Sept 200116 Jul 20159
Wheldrake Ings DERCORS1916 Sept 200212 Sept 20076
Barmby on the Marsh DERCORS2117 Sept 200111 Sept 20033
Yedingham Fish Haven - Fry Survey18 Sept 198920 Sept 19996
Low Marishes Fish Haven - Fry Survey18 Sept 198918 Sept 19954

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

1984–2025

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 1,788 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
1.5 cm
Lower quarter
3 cm
Median
3.7 cm
Upper quarter
21.9 cm
Largest
58 cm

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
5 lb 8.2 oz (2.5 kg)

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

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Explore the River Derwent (Yorkshire)

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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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