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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Erewash

Largest measured chub: 47 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Erewash was 47 cm, recorded at Toton - Top of Bypass Channel on 19 May 2010.

Across 696 measured chub, the median measured length was 21.4 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 Erewash.

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Most recent observation17 June 2025Royal Avenue · 3 fish
Largest measured chub
47 cm
Median length
21.4 cm
Fish measured
696
Survey locations
10

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
47 cm19 May 2010Toton - Top of Bypass Channel121703
46.2 cm17 Apr 2019Royal Avenue154421
46 cm3 May 2013Royal Avenue136339
46 cm3 May 2013Royal Avenue136339
44.9 cm17 Apr 2019Royal Avenue154421
44.6 cm3 May 2013Royal Avenue136339
44.5 cm18 Mar 2014Trowell140804
44.5 cm19 May 2010Toton - Top Main River121700
44.2 cm3 May 2013Royal Avenue136339
44 cm19 May 2010Toton - Top of Bypass Channel121703

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
Royal Avenue17 Jul 199117 Jun 20258
Stoneyford24 Sept 199725 Aug 20225
Shipley Gate20 May 201025 Aug 20224
Pinxton2 Oct 199725 Aug 20225
Trowell21 Mar 201318 Mar 20142
Toton - Top of Bypass Channel19 May 201019 May 20101
Toton - Top Main River19 May 201019 May 20101
Toton - Bottom Main River22 Oct 200922 Oct 20091
St. Leonards Riding School16 Jul 199112 Jul 20044
Awsworth28 Nov 199430 Oct 19963

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

1991–2025

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 696 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3 cm
Lower quarter
16 cm
Median
21.5 cm
Upper quarter
27.4 cm
Largest
47 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Erewash

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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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