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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Whitewater

Largest measured chub: 48.7 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Whitewater was 48.7 cm, recorded at Park Farm on 10 April 2007.

Across 134 measured chub, the median measured length was 23.8 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 Whitewater.

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Most recent observation24 April 2025Upper Park Farm · 4 fish
Largest measured chub
48.7 cm
Median length
23.8 cm
Fish measured
134
Survey locations
3

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
48.7 cm10 Apr 2007Park Farm105012
45.8 cm19 Apr 2005Park Farm84434
45.5 cm24 Apr 2019Park Farm154457
45.3 cm23 Apr 2008Park Farm110837
45.1 cm24 Apr 2019Park Farm154457
44.7 cm13 Apr 2004Park Farm79764
44.5 cm23 Apr 2008Park Farm110837
44.3 cm24 Apr 2019Park Farm154457
44.1 cm13 Apr 2004Park Farm79764
44 cm8 Apr 2009Park Farm117162

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
Upper Park Farm24 Apr 202524 Apr 20251
Park Farm20 Feb 199124 Apr 201912
Downstream Riseley Mill6 Feb 19916 Feb 19911

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

1991–2025

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 134 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.8 cm
Lower quarter
11.8 cm
Median
23.8 cm
Upper quarter
37.8 cm
Largest
48.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Whitewater

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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