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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Sowe

Largest measured chub: 48 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Sowe was 48 cm, recorded at Stoneleigh Layby on 10 June 2014.

Across 85 measured chub, the median measured length was 22.1 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 Sowe.

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Most recent observation10 June 2014Stoneleigh Layby · 3 fish
Largest measured chub
48 cm
Median length
22.1 cm
Fish measured
85
Survey locations
6

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 cm10 Jun 2014Stoneleigh Layby141107
47 cm10 Jun 2014Stoneleigh Layby141107
46.9 cm10 Jun 2014Stoneleigh Layby141107
45.2 cm22 Jun 1993Stoneleigh Layby73327
41.1 cm8 Jul 1998Stoneleigh Layby73326
39.8 cm21 May 2003Stoneleigh Layby75970
39.4 cm21 May 2003Stoneleigh Layby75970
38.6 cm8 Jul 1998Russells Nurseries73328
38.3 cm21 May 2003Stoneleigh Layby75970
38.1 cm8 Jul 1998Stoneleigh Layby73326

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
Stoneleigh Layby22 Jun 199310 Jun 20145
Baginton Mill14 Aug 201314 Aug 20131
Binley Bridge23 Jun 199328 Jul 19982
Sowe Bridge, Walsgrave (Smite Brk confl)23 Jun 199327 Jul 19982
Russells Nurseries23 Jun 19938 Jul 19982
Ashington Grove Playing Fields23 Jun 199323 Jun 19931

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

1993–2014

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 85 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
7.8 cm
Lower quarter
17.5 cm
Median
22.1 cm
Upper quarter
29.8 cm
Largest
48 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Sowe

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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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