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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Hull

Largest measured chub: 57.3 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Hull was 57.3 cm, recorded at Snakeholme, West Beck. 2002HULL/WR2 on 30 September 2002.

Across 55 measured chub, the median measured length was 42.1 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 Hull.

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Most recent observation29 September 2025West Beck Downstream Ryders Intake · 1 fish
Largest measured chub
57.3 cm
Median length
42.1 cm
Fish measured
55
Survey locations
5

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
57.3 cm30 Sept 2002Snakeholme, West Beck. 2002HULL/WR272175
50.4 cm30 Sept 2002Snakeholme, West Beck. 2002HULL/WR272175
49.2 cm12 Oct 2005Upstream of Hull Bridge HULLCRS/(LOWER)387798
49.2 cm3 Oct 2002Upstream of Hull Bridge HULLCRS/(LOWER)372213
49 cm9 Oct 2005West Beck Downstream Ryders Intake87807
48.9 cm23 Oct 2009West Beck Downstream Copper Hall Weir.120361
48.8 cm23 Oct 2009West Beck Downstream Copper Hall Weir.120361
48.4 cm18 Oct 2007Snakeholme, West Beck. 2002HULL/WR2108599
48.4 cm10 Oct 2001Upstream of Hull Bridge HULLCRS/(LOWER)367980
48.2 cm12 Oct 2006West Beck Downstream Ryders Intake102294

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
West Beck Downstream Ryders Intake9 Oct 200529 Sept 20255
West Beck Downstream Copper Hall Weir.12 Oct 200623 Oct 20092
Snakeholme, West Beck. 2002HULL/WR25 Oct 200018 Oct 20075
Wilfholme Landing HULLCRS/(LOWER)212 Oct 200512 Oct 20051
Upstream of Hull Bridge HULLCRS/(LOWER)319 Oct 200012 Oct 20055

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

2000–2025

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 55 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
14.2 cm
Lower quarter
34.1 cm
Median
42.1 cm
Upper quarter
47.6 cm
Largest
57.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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