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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Weaver

Largest measured chub: 44 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Weaver was 44 cm, recorded at Wewe25 on 9 June 2004.

Across 100 measured chub, the median measured length was 21.6 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 Weaver.

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Most recent observation23 July 2026Wewe25 · 5 fish
Largest measured chub
44 cm
Median length
21.6 cm
Fish measured
100
Survey locations
12

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
44 cm9 Jun 2004Wewe2580421
42.6 cm19 Aug 2024Wewe24168231
42.3 cm23 Jul 2008Wewe20116200
35.7 cm21 Jul 2003Wewe0576411
34.8 cm1 Jun 2004We1480432
34.3 cm13 Jul 2006Wewe24100174
34 cm6 Jul 1999We3860440
34 cm26 Jun 1999We2460367
33.5 cm10 Jul 2006Wewe05100172
32.2 cm26 Jun 1999We2460367

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
Wewe2525 Jun 199923 Jul 20266
Wewe2413 Jul 200619 Aug 20242
Wewe0513 Sept 20022 Aug 20105
Wewe206 Sept 199923 Jul 20082
Wewe1030 Jun 199921 Jul 20082
We141 Jun 20041 Jun 20041
We44A20 Jul 199920 Jul 19991
We386 Jul 19996 Jul 19991
We2830 Jun 199930 Jun 19991
We2630 Jun 199930 Jun 19991
We2329 Jun 199929 Jun 19991
We2426 Jun 199926 Jun 19991

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

1999–2026

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 100 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.4 cm
Lower quarter
16.6 cm
Median
21.6 cm
Upper quarter
26.9 cm
Largest
44 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Weaver

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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