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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Torne

Largest measured chub: 52 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Torne was 52 cm, recorded at Rossington on 28 May 2025.

Across 43 measured chub, the median measured length was 35.2 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 Torne.

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Most recent observation28 May 2025Rossington · 11 fish
Largest measured chub
52 cm
Median length
35.2 cm
Fish measured
43
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
52 cm28 May 2025Rossington176671
50.3 cm30 May 2019Rossington154525
47.8 cm26 Jun 2023Rossington164151
47.2 cm30 May 2019Rossington154525
47 cm28 May 2025Rossington176671
46.5 cm5 May 2016Rossington147987
46.2 cm28 May 2025Rossington176671
45.4 cm26 Jun 2023Rossington164151
45 cm28 May 2025Rossington176671
45 cm28 May 2025Rossington176671

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
Rossington31 Mar 200428 May 20256

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

2004–2025

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 43 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.9 cm
Lower quarter
7.2 cm
Median
35.2 cm
Upper quarter
44.2 cm
Largest
52 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Torne

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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