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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Tidal Waveney

Largest measured chub: 41 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Tidal Waveney was 41 cm, recorded at Beccles Boat Yards on 5 March 2010.

Across 72 measured chub, the median measured length was 17.8 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 Tidal Waveney.

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Most recent observation4 February 2026Beccles Boat Yards · 1 fish
Largest measured chub
41 cm
Median length
17.8 cm
Fish measured
72
Survey locations
1

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
41 cm5 Mar 2010Beccles Boat Yards121263
31.6 cm25 Jan 2024Beccles Boat Yards164590
28.7 cm15 Feb 2008Beccles Boat Yards117067
27.5 cm23 Jan 2009Beccles Boat Yards116894
27.2 cm27 Jan 2012Beccles Boat Yards130051
26.5 cm25 Feb 2015Beccles Boat Yards144441
26.1 cm25 Jan 2024Beccles Boat Yards164590
26 cm15 Feb 2008Beccles Boat Yards117067
25.7 cm15 Feb 2008Beccles Boat Yards117067
24 cm25 Feb 2015Beccles Boat Yards144441

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
Beccles Boat Yards15 Feb 20084 Feb 202614

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

2008–2026

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 72 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.3 cm
Lower quarter
13.4 cm
Median
17.8 cm
Upper quarter
21 cm
Largest
41 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Tidal Waveney

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

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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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