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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Ecclesbourne

Largest measured chub: 39.4 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ecclesbourne was 39.4 cm, recorded at Duffield on 8 February 1995.

Across 178 measured chub, the median measured length was 20.7 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 Ecclesbourne.

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Most recent observation29 September 2025Duffield · 5 fish
Largest measured chub
39.4 cm
Median length
20.7 cm
Fish measured
178
Survey locations
3

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
39.4 cm8 Feb 1995Duffield24404
39 cm11 Jan 2000Duffield23384
38.1 cm11 Jan 2000Duffield23384
37.9 cm8 Feb 1995Duffield24404
37.7 cm29 Aug 2012Duffield133897
37.6 cm8 Feb 1995Duffield24404
37.5 cm29 Aug 2012Duffield133897
37 cm11 Jan 2000Duffield23384
35.5 cm29 Aug 2012Duffield133897
35.4 cm23 Aug 2010Duffield123564

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
Duffield8 Feb 199529 Sept 202510
Snake Lane10 Sept 202410 Sept 20241
Colourworks10 Sept 202410 Sept 20241

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

1995–2025

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 178 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.4 cm
Lower quarter
13.4 cm
Median
20.7 cm
Upper quarter
27.7 cm
Largest
39.4 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Ecclesbourne

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

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

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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