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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Ribble

Largest measured chub: 48.4 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ribble was 48.4 cm, recorded at Ribchester Pool on 11 May 1994.

Across 181 measured chub, the median measured length was 5 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 3 lb 15.5 oz (1.8 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 Ribble.

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Most recent observation26 June 2024Paythorne Bridge · 1 fish
Largest measured chub
48.4 cm
Median length
5 cm
Fish measured
181
Survey locations
16

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
48.4 cm11 May 1994Ribchester Pool115369
48.3 cm11 May 1994Ribchester Pool115369
48.2 cm11 May 1994Ribchester Pool115369
48 cm27 Aug 2003Arnford d/s of Wier78431
47.3 cm11 May 1994Ribchester Pool115369
47.3 cm11 May 1994Ribchester Pool115369
47.2 cm11 May 1994Ribchester Pool115369
46.8 cm11 May 1994Ribchester Pool115369
46.5 cm11 May 1994Ribchester Pool115369
46 cm13 May 1993Jacksons Bank, Alston113831

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
Paythorne Bridge19 Aug 200326 Jun 20243
West Bradford Bridge24 Jul 201429 Jun 20223
Downstream Edisford Bridge9 Aug 20189 Aug 20181
Hollins Barn (aka New Hall farm)1 Sept 19921 Aug 20182
Arnford d/s of Wier27 Aug 200327 Aug 20031
Halton Bridge19 Aug 200319 Aug 20031
Upstream Ribchester STW6 Sept 19946 Sept 19941
Opposite Osbalderstone Hall6 Sept 19946 Sept 19941
Downstream Ribchester STW6 Sept 19946 Sept 19941
Downstream Osbaldeston Hall6 Sept 19946 Sept 19941
Red Scar Weir23 Aug 199423 Aug 19941
Roman Bath House19 Aug 199419 Aug 19941
Downstream Tickle Trout18 Aug 199419 Aug 19942
Ribchester Pool11 May 199411 May 19941
Jacksons Bank, Alston13 May 199313 May 19931
Below Salehall Farm12 May 199312 May 19931

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

1992–2024

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 181 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.5 cm
Lower quarter
4.4 cm
Median
5 cm
Upper quarter
21.4 cm
Largest
48.4 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight
3 lb 15.5 oz (1.8 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 Ribble

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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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