Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Wear

Largest measured chub: 63.1 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wear was 63.1 cm, recorded at River Wear at Kepier farm on 25 June 2003.

Across 242 measured chub, the median measured length was 4.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 7 chub. The median was 1 lb 4.5 oz (0.581 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 2 lb 5.7 oz (1.07 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Wear.

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Most recent observation9 September 2025River Wear at Harbour House Farm (c) · 2 fish

Largest measured chub: 63.1 cm
Median length: 4.5 cm
Fish measured: 242
Survey locations: 20

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
63.1 cm	25 Jun 2003	River Wear at Kepier farm	77947
55.5 cm	20 Aug 2013	River Wear at Harbour House Farm (c)	138040
54.5 cm	20 Aug 2013	River Wear at Chester-le-street Sewage Works	138039
52.4 cm	20 Aug 2013	River Wear at Chester-le-street Sewage Works	138039
51.7 cm	24 Jun 2003	River Wear at Bishop Auckland	77942
51.6 cm	20 Aug 2013	River Wear at Chester-le-street Sewage Works	138039
51.5 cm	20 Aug 2013	River Wear at Chester-le-street Sewage Works	138039
50.7 cm	26 Jun 2002	River Wear at Kepier farm	73160
50.3 cm	26 Jun 2002	River Wear at Kepier farm	73160
49.3 cm	20 Aug 2013	River Wear at Harbour House Farm (c)	138040

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
River Wear at Harbour House Farm (c)	20 Aug 2013	9 Sept 2025	2
River Wear at Harbour House	9 Sept 2025	9 Sept 2025	1
River Wear at Durham	21 Aug 2013	4 Sept 2025	2
River Wear at Escomb	22 Aug 2013	2 Sept 2025	2
Beechburn Beck Farm	18 Aug 2025	18 Aug 2025	1
River Wear at Page Bank	18 Oct 2023	18 Oct 2023	1
The Sands	17 Jul 2017	17 Jul 2017	1
River Wear at Finchale Priory	11 Oct 2013	11 Oct 2013	1
River Wear at Jubilee Bridge	12 Sept 2013	12 Sept 2013	1
River Wear at Chester-le-street Sewage Works	20 Aug 2013	20 Aug 2013	1
River Wear at Escomb Weir (c)	22 Jun 2005	22 Jun 2005	1
River Wear at Durham City (c)	8 Jun 2005	8 Jun 2005	1
River Wear at Kepier Farm (c)	7 Jun 2005	7 Jun 2005	1
River Wear at Springwood	2 Jul 2002	25 Jun 2003	2
River Wear at Kepier farm	26 Jun 2002	25 Jun 2003	2
River Wear at Harbour House Farm	25 Jun 2002	25 Jun 2003	2
River Wear at Bishop Auckland	28 Aug 2001	24 Jun 2003	3
River Wear At Chester-le Street	16 Jun 2003	16 Jun 2003	1
Shincliffe - Fry Survey	29 Sept 1995	18 Sept 2000	3
Durham - Fry Survey	26 Sept 1994	26 Sept 1994	1

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

1994–2025

Survey records by year

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

194

195

196

097

098

099

100

101

402

503

004

305

006

007

008

009

010

011

012

613

014

015

016

117

018

019

020

021

022

123

024

525

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 242 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 1.9 cm
Lower quarter: 3.2 cm
Median: 4.6 cm
Upper quarter: 22.8 cm
Largest: 63.1 cm

0–99 mm

134

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 7 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 2 oz (0.057 kg)
Lower quarter: 1 lb 0.7 oz (0.473 kg)
Median: 1 lb 4.5 oz (0.581 kg)
Upper quarter: 1 lb 10.5 oz (0.7525 kg)
Heaviest: 2 lb 5.7 oz (1.07 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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