Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Ver

Largest measured chub: 46.6 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ver was 46.6 cm, recorded at Gorehambury Mill on 15 April 2014.

Across 28 measured chub, the median measured length was 33.7 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 Ver.

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Most recent observation20 October 2016Verulam Golf Course · 7 fish

Largest measured chub: 46.6 cm
Median length: 33.7 cm
Fish measured: 28
Survey locations: 4

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured chub

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
46.6 cm	15 Apr 2014	Gorehambury Mill	140925
44.4 cm	15 Apr 2014	Gorehambury Mill	140925
44.4 cm	2 Oct 2013	Verulam Golf Course	139156
42 cm	20 Oct 2016	Verulam Golf Course	149901
41.6 cm	2 Oct 2013	Verulam Golf Course	139156
41.1 cm	2 Oct 2013	Verulam Golf Course	139156
40.7 cm	15 Apr 2014	Gorehambury Mill	140925
40.5 cm	2 Oct 2013	Verulam Golf Course	139156
38.9 cm	20 Oct 2016	Verulam Golf Course	149901
38.8 cm	2 Oct 2013	Verulam Golf Course	139156

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding chub
Verulam Golf Course	20 May 2004	20 Oct 2016	3
Gorehambury Mill	15 Apr 2014	15 Apr 2014	1
Drop lane (ver)	7 Jun 2006	7 Jun 2006	1
Shafford Mill	6 May 2004	6 May 2004	1

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

2004–2016

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded chub that year.

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 28 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 11.7 cm
Lower quarter: 24 cm
Median: 33.7 cm
Upper quarter: 40.6 cm
Largest: 46.6 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Ver

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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