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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Eden

Largest measured chub: 13.4 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Eden was 13.4 cm, recorded at 1186.00 Unnamed Trib near Holme Cottage on 20 May 2024.

Across 3 measured chub, the median measured length was 3.9 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 Eden.

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Most recent observation1 August 20251124.00 River Eden, Crosby on Eden · 2 fish
Largest measured chub
13.4 cm
Median length
3.9 cm
Fish measured
3
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
13.4 cm20 May 20241186.00 Unnamed Trib near Holme Cottage164971
3.9 cm1 Aug 20251124.00 River Eden, Crosby on Eden177676
3.9 cm1 Aug 20251124.00 River Eden, Crosby on Eden177676

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
1124.00 River Eden, Crosby on Eden1 Aug 20251 Aug 20251
1186.00 Unnamed Trib near Holme Cottage30 Mar 200420 May 20242
1189.00 Old Eden, New diverted channel23 Apr 200823 Apr 20081

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

2004–2025

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 3 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.9 cm
Lower quarter
3.9 cm
Median
3.9 cm
Upper quarter
8.7 cm
Largest
13.4 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Eden

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

European eel Atlantic salmon Brown / sea trout Dace

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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