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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Meon

Largest measured chub: 46.4 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Meon was 46.4 cm, recorded at Holywell on 31 July 2023.

Across 285 measured chub, the median measured length was 28.8 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 5 chub. The median was 2.8 oz (0.08 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 3.2 oz (0.092 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 Meon.

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Most recent observation5 August 2025Mislingford Beat · 7 fish
Largest measured chub
46.4 cm
Median length
28.8 cm
Fish measured
285
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
46.4 cm31 Jul 2023Holywell162839
46.2 cm27 Jul 2017Mislingford Beat151130
46.1 cm3 Aug 2015Mislingford Beat146113
45.8 cm3 Aug 2015Mislingford Beat146113
45.5 cm5 Aug 2025Mislingford Beat179751
45.2 cm28 Jul 2017Upper Rookesbury151128
45.1 cm5 Aug 2019Mislingford Beat154985
45 cm14 Aug 2014Mislingford Beat142243
45 cm19 Jul 2011Holywell127117
44.9 cm27 Jul 2017Holywell151132

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
Upstream of Silver Springs8 Aug 20075 Aug 202514
Mislingford Beat3 Aug 20075 Aug 202514
Upper Rookesbury14 Jul 20113 Aug 20233
Northfields Farm28 Jul 20173 Aug 20232
Wickham gardens12 Jul 201131 Jul 20233
Holywell19 Jul 201131 Jul 20233
Titchfield Mill old river12 Jul 201127 Jul 20232
Titchfield Canal26 Jul 201127 Jul 20233
St Clair's Farm19 Jul 20118 Aug 20172
Behind Silver Springs8 Aug 20078 Aug 20071
Anjou Bridge28 Aug 200628 Aug 20061

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

2006–2025

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 285 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.5 cm
Lower quarter
22.2 cm
Median
28.8 cm
Upper quarter
38.8 cm
Largest
46.4 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 5 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
2.4 oz (0.069 kg)
Lower quarter
2.6 oz (0.075 kg)
Median
2.8 oz (0.08 kg)
Upper quarter
3 oz (0.084 kg)
Heaviest
3.2 oz (0.092 kg)

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

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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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