Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Leen

Largest measured chub: 47.4 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Leen was 47.4 cm, recorded at Papplewick on 6 July 2011.

Across 106 measured chub, the median measured length was 22.9 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 Leen.

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Most recent observation7 July 2026Bobbers Mill · 1 fish

Largest measured chub: 47.4 cm
Median length: 22.9 cm
Fish measured: 106
Survey locations: 8

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured chub

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
47.4 cm	6 Jul 2011	Papplewick	126854
43.1 cm	6 Jul 2011	Papplewick	126854
42.8 cm	29 Jul 2022	Papplewick	161319
41.2 cm	6 Jul 2011	Papplewick	126854
41 cm	29 Jul 2022	Papplewick	161319
40.5 cm	6 Jul 2011	Papplewick	126854
40.2 cm	13 Jun 1995	Papplewick	24766
39.8 cm	9 Feb 2000	Papplewick	23487
39.5 cm	7 Jul 2026	Bobbers Mill	182172
39.4 cm	6 Jul 2011	Papplewick	126854

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding chub
Bobbers Mill	7 Jul 2026	7 Jul 2026	1
Papplewick	13 Jun 1995	29 Jul 2022	5
Q.M.C.	7 Jun 1995	7 Jun 1995	1
Quarry Bank	12 Sept 1985	12 Sept 1985	1
Downstream Quarry Bank	12 Sept 1985	12 Sept 1985	1
Warp Mill Bridge	17 Oct 1984	11 Sept 1985	2
Grange Farm	17 Oct 1984	11 Sept 1985	2
Upstream Bestwood Park Lake	17 Oct 1984	17 Oct 1984	1

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

1984–2026

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded chub that year.

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 106 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 8.6 cm
Lower quarter: 18.4 cm
Median: 22.9 cm
Upper quarter: 28.4 cm
Largest: 47.4 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Leen

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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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