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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Maun

Largest measured chub: 51 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Maun was 51 cm, recorded at Whitewater Bridge on 9 May 2017.

Across 510 measured chub, the median measured length was 23.3 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 Maun.

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Most recent observation23 June 2023Whitewater Bridge · 11 fish
Largest measured chub
51 cm
Median length
23.3 cm
Fish measured
510
Survey locations
7

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 cm9 May 2017Whitewater Bridge150387
46.7 cm23 Jun 2023Whitewater Bridge163742
46.1 cm13 May 2002Whitewater Bridge50040
45.8 cm19 May 2011Carr Breck Farm126318
44.2 cm19 May 2011Carr Breck Farm126318
44 cm23 Jun 2023Whitewater Bridge163742
44 cm10 Jul 2003Lound76773
43.9 cm23 Jun 2023Whitewater Bridge163742
43.9 cm19 May 2011Carr Breck Farm126318
43.7 cm7 Nov 1995Whitewater Bridge24849

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
Whitewater Bridge7 Nov 199523 Jun 202311
Mill Lane9 Jul 20159 Jul 20151
Maun Valley Park8 Jun 20118 Jun 20111
Carr Breck Farm19 May 201119 May 20111
Lound14 Sept 19893 May 20113
Houghton11 Jan 199622 Jun 20067
Cavendish Bridge7 Dec 19897 Dec 19891

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

1989–2023

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 510 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.5 cm
Lower quarter
15 cm
Median
23.3 cm
Upper quarter
31 cm
Largest
51 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Maun

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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