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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Washburn

Largest measured chub: 43.3 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Washburn was 43.3 cm, recorded at D/s of Swinsty Reservoir on 6 August 2000.

Across 45 measured chub, the median measured length was 17.5 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 Washburn.

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Most recent observation14 August 2003D/s of Swinsty Reservoir · 2 fish
Largest measured chub
43.3 cm
Median length
17.5 cm
Fish measured
45
Survey locations
2

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
43.3 cm6 Aug 2000D/s of Swinsty Reservoir110711
42.1 cm23 Aug 1999D/s of Swinsty Reservoir110476
41 cm23 Aug 1999D/s of Swinsty Reservoir110476
41 cm23 Aug 1999D/s of Swinsty Reservoir110476
40.4 cm6 Aug 2000D/s of Swinsty Reservoir110711
39.8 cm6 Aug 2000D/s of Swinsty Reservoir110711
39.3 cm23 Aug 1999D/s of Swinsty Reservoir110476
39 cm23 Aug 1999D/s of Swinsty Reservoir110476
37.8 cm23 Aug 1999D/s of Swinsty Reservoir110476
36.7 cm6 Aug 2000D/s of Swinsty Reservoir110711

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
D/s of Swinsty Reservoir9 Mar 199714 Aug 20035
Leathley Bridge27 Sept 199623 Aug 19993

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

1996–2003

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 45 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.7 cm
Lower quarter
13.2 cm
Median
17.5 cm
Upper quarter
32.8 cm
Largest
43.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Washburn

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

Brown / sea trout Stone loach Minnow Bullhead Perch Rainbow trout

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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