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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Peover Eye

Largest measured chub: 47.5 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Peover Eye was 47.5 cm, recorded at Wnpe25 on 12 July 2005.

Across 91 measured chub, the median measured length was 26.9 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 Peover Eye.

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Most recent observation27 June 2024Wnpe20 · 4 fish
Largest measured chub
47.5 cm
Median length
26.9 cm
Fish measured
91
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
47.5 cm12 Jul 2005Wnpe2586042
46.5 cm5 Jul 2001Wnpe2555007
43.2 cm9 Aug 2006Wnpe20100772
39.5 cm9 Aug 2006Wnpe20100772
38.8 cm9 Aug 2006Wnpe20100772
36.6 cm12 Jul 2005Wnpe2086029
34.5 cm28 Jul 2004Wnpe2081624
34.3 cm9 Jun 2003Wnpe2076129
33.9 cm9 Jun 2003Wnpe2076129
33.7 cm20 Jun 2002Wnpe2052327

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
Wnpe206 Sept 199927 Jun 20248
Wnpe255 Jul 20019 Aug 20065

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

1999–2024

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 91 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.5 cm
Lower quarter
22.2 cm
Median
26.9 cm
Upper quarter
30.9 cm
Largest
47.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Peover Eye

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

Bullhead Brown / sea trout Perch Roach Gudgeon Grayling

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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