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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Mease

Largest measured chub: 51.1 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Mease was 51.1 cm, recorded at Edingale on 12 November 1997.

Across 1,326 measured chub, the median measured length was 29.4 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 Mease.

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Most recent observation27 May 2026Stones Bridge, Clifton Campville · 31 fish
Largest measured chub
51.1 cm
Median length
29.4 cm
Fish measured
1,326
Survey locations
11

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
51.1 cm12 Nov 1997Edingale4692
50.9 cm8 Jun 2004Croxall Bridge80796
50.8 cm8 Jun 2005Croxall Bridge84665
50.7 cm8 Jun 2005Croxall Bridge84665
50.4 cm4 Feb 2003Croxall Bridge73952
50.3 cm3 Apr 2002Edingale25816
49.8 cm8 Jun 2004Croxall Bridge80796
49.6 cm11 Nov 1997Croxall Bridge4690
49.5 cm8 Jun 2004Croxall Bridge80796
49.5 cm31 Oct 1990Edingale4240

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
Stones Bridge, Clifton Campville30 Oct 199027 May 202616
Netherseal24 Oct 199021 May 202616
Downstream A42 Road Bridge13 May 201421 May 20265
Edingale31 Oct 199013 Feb 202311
Croxall Bridge15 Nov 199025 Jul 20179
Grange Farm - Edingale16 May 201716 May 20171
Upstream A42 Road Bridge (AB products)19 Feb 20029 May 201711
Saltersford Farm8 May 20147 Jul 20162
Haunton30 Oct 19904 May 19942
Stretton En Le Field27 Nov 19903 Nov 19933
Croxall Mill13 Nov 199013 Nov 19901

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

1990–2026

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 1,326 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.3 cm
Lower quarter
17.5 cm
Median
29.5 cm
Upper quarter
39.6 cm
Largest
51.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Mease

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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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