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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Tove

Largest measured chub: 51 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Tove was 51 cm, recorded at Milford Leys Farm on 11 April 2016.

Across 1,826 measured chub, the median measured length was 32 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 Tove.

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Most recent observation15 April 2026Milford Leys Farm · 2 fish
Largest measured chub
51 cm
Median length
32 cm
Fish measured
1,826
Survey locations
11

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
51 cm11 Apr 2016Milford Leys Farm147922
49.6 cm14 Apr 2026Grafton Regis181000
49.3 cm17 Feb 1998Cosgrove Lodge29036
49.1 cm11 Apr 2016Milford Leys Farm147922
49.1 cm20 Apr 2015Milford Leys Farm144566
48.9 cm14 Apr 2016Grafton Regis147934
48.8 cm30 Jan 1998Cappenham Bridge29028
48.8 cm11 Jun 1991Cappenham Bridge29009
48.7 cm14 Apr 2026Grafton Regis181000
48.3 cm17 Feb 1998Cosgrove Lodge29036

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
Milford Leys Farm27 Apr 198815 Apr 202610
Grafton Regis26 Apr 198814 Apr 20269
Cappenham Bridge5 Oct 19879 Apr 20269
Cosgrove Lodge5 May 198827 Aug 202510
DS A508 Lay-by4 May 198810 Apr 20156
Grove Farm Shutlanger6 Oct 19878 Apr 20155
DS Cappenham Bridge1 Apr 20151 Apr 20151
Castlethorpe3 May 198816 Feb 19984
Yardley Gobion27 Apr 198812 Feb 19984
Bozenham Mill25 Apr 19883 Feb 19984
Towcester6 Oct 19872 Feb 19984

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

1987–2026

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 1,826 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.8 cm
Lower quarter
14.3 cm
Median
32 cm
Upper quarter
39.8 cm
Largest
51 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Tove

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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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