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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Glen Downstream Confluence

Largest measured chub: 51.5 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Glen Downstream Confluence was 51.5 cm, recorded at Downstream Kates Bridge on 30 May 2002.

Across 205 measured chub, the median measured length was 23.7 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 Glen Downstream Confluence.

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Most recent observation28 October 2025Downstream Kates Bridge · 17 fish
Largest measured chub
51.5 cm
Median length
23.7 cm
Fish measured
205
Survey locations
4

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
51.5 cm30 May 2002Downstream Kates Bridge72947
49.5 cm30 May 2002Downstream Kates Bridge72947
48.5 cm5 May 2010Downstream Kates Bridge122306
48 cm7 Jul 2005Downstream Kates Bridge86220
48 cm30 May 2002Downstream Kates Bridge72947
48 cm30 May 2002Downstream Kates Bridge72947
47.5 cm11 Mar 1994Wilsthorpe54351
47.2 cm18 Apr 2017Wilsthorpe150375
47 cm7 Jul 2005Downstream Kates Bridge86220
47 cm19 Jul 1999Downstream Kates Bridge57001

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
Downstream Kates Bridge7 May 199128 Oct 202510
Upstream Kates Bridge3 Sept 202426 Jun 20252
Wilsthorpe1 May 199118 Apr 20174
Downstream Fletland Mill3 Jun 200923 Mar 20162

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 205 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6 cm
Lower quarter
14 cm
Median
23.7 cm
Upper quarter
40 cm
Largest
51.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Glen Downstream Confluence

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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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