Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Meden

Largest measured chub: 50.6 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Meden was 50.6 cm, recorded at DS Bothamsall (DS Pre-barrage) on 26 June 2012.

Across 469 measured chub, the median measured length was 20.4 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 16 chub. The median was 3 lb 0 oz (1.36 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 4 lb 8 oz (2.04 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Meden.

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Most recent observation24 September 2025Bothamsall · 5 fish

Largest measured chub: 50.6 cm
Median length: 20.4 cm
Fish measured: 469
Survey locations: 9

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
50.6 cm	26 Jun 2012	DS Bothamsall (DS Pre-barrage)	131630
48.8 cm	24 Sept 2025	Bothamsall	179192
48 cm	5 Sept 2019	Bothamsall	155299
48 cm	26 Jun 2012	DS Bothamsall (DS Pre-barrage)	131630
47.8 cm	23 May 2013	Perlethorpe Gauging Weir	136434
47.4 cm	5 Sept 2019	Bothamsall	155299
47.4 cm	23 May 2013	Perlethorpe Gauging Weir	136434
47.4 cm	3 Jun 2010	Perlethorpe Gauging Weir	121802
47.3 cm	22 Jun 2017	Bothamsall	150629
47.2 cm	26 Jun 2012	DS Bothamsall (DS Pre-barrage)	131630

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
Bothamsall	3 Oct 1995	24 Sept 2025	12
Littlewood (Northfield Plantation)	2 Jun 2016	2 Jun 2016	1
The Carrs	13 May 2014	13 May 2014	1
Perlethorpe Gauging Weir	3 Jun 2010	23 May 2013	3
US Pre-barrage (DS Bothamsall)	26 Jun 2012	26 Jun 2012	1
DS Bothamsall (DS Pre-barrage)	26 Jun 2012	26 Jun 2012	1
Meden Vale	11 May 2000	3 Jun 2010	7
Budby	22 Jan 1992	15 Jul 2004	4
Thoresby	28 Nov 1991	1 Aug 2003	5

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

1991–2025

Survey records by year

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

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295

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 469 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 1.9 cm
Lower quarter: 15.3 cm
Median: 20.4 cm
Upper quarter: 31.7 cm
Largest: 50.6 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200

200–299 mm

106

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 16 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 1 lb 8 oz (0.68 kg)
Lower quarter: 1 lb 16 oz (0.907 kg)
Median: 3 lb 0 oz (1.36 kg)
Upper quarter: 3 lb 10 oz (1.64 kg)
Heaviest: 4 lb 8 oz (2.04 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Meden

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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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