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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Lymn FMU

Largest measured chub: 48 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Lymn FMU was 48 cm, recorded at Moat House Farm on 2 April 1996.

Across 137 measured chub, the median measured length was 24.7 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 Lymn FMU.

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Most recent observation19 July 2024Mill Bridge · 1 fish
Largest measured chub
48 cm
Median length
24.7 cm
Fish measured
137
Survey locations
2

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
48 cm2 Apr 1996Moat House Farm58153
47.2 cm2 Apr 1996Moat House Farm58153
47 cm2 Apr 1996Moat House Farm58153
46.6 cm2 Apr 1996Moat House Farm58153
46.1 cm2 Apr 1996Moat House Farm58153
45.8 cm29 Apr 2002Mill Bridge59065
45.7 cm2 Apr 1996Moat House Farm58153
45.5 cm6 Jun 2005Mill Bridge84872
45.2 cm17 Jun 2004Mill Bridge82819
44.8 cm2 Apr 1996Moat House Farm58153

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
Mill Bridge29 Sept 198719 Jul 202410
Moat House Farm2 Oct 19872 Apr 19963

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

1987–2024

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 137 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.8 cm
Lower quarter
17.3 cm
Median
24.7 cm
Upper quarter
32.3 cm
Largest
48 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Lymn FMU

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

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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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