freshwater species guide

Chub fishing in the UK

FishMap links chub with 61 source-backed fishing locations across 25 UK areas, alongside seasonal planning data and venue access information.

Squalius cephalus61 mapped venuesStrongest index: July, August, June

About Chub

Squalius cephalus is included in FishMap’s UK freshwater catalogue. FishMap uses the coarse seasonal pattern and the chub Fishability profile for this species.

Venue listings show where the species is recorded in FishMap’s source data. They do not guarantee that it is currently present, feeding or available to target.

Best months

The strongest planning indices are July, August, June. These values represent broad seasonality rather than live catch probability.

  • Jan36
  • Feb39
  • Mar46
  • Apr55
  • May64
  • Jun70
  • Jul74
  • Aug73
  • Sep67
  • Oct58
  • Nov48
  • Dec40

Where to fish for Chub

61 indexable FishMap venues currently record this species. Check access, licences, seasons and current venue rules before travelling.

Brickyard FisheryHutton Moor, near Ripon

Three-water North Yorkshire fishery combining mixed day-ticket coarse ponds with a limited-access specimen-carp lake.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Harrold–Odell Country ParkHarrold and Odell

Council-managed fishing on the 35-acre Grebe Lake, smaller Kingfisher Lake and a permitted stretch of the River Great Ouse.

Members, club or private access
Hazelcourt PondsLlysworney, near Cowbridge

Six-lake Vale of Glamorgan coarse complex catering for pleasure anglers and specialist carp and catfish sessions.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Newbridge Fishing LakesSimonswood, near Kirkby

Two-water Merseyside complex with a heavily stocked match lake and a lower-density pleasure/specimen lake.

Day ticket / visitor permit
River Great Ouse — Wyboston (Luton AC)Wyboston Lakes, near St Neots

Club-managed Great Ouse reach through the Wyboston Lakes complex, distinct from South Lagoon and members-only North House Lake.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Aldin Grange LakesBearpark, County Durham

Five-lake fishery on 20 acres with three coarse waters and two fly-only trout lakes, plus fishing lodge, café and tackle facilities.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Docklow Pools — Day-ticket LakesDocklow, Leominster, Herefordshire

Visitor listing for Docklow’s Mickey Mouse, Moby Dick and Figure of Eight day-ticket pools; other lakes/river beats may be restricted.

Day ticket / visitor permit
River Wye — Belmont City North BankHereford, Herefordshire

Famous Hereford city match stretch with deep steady water and large shoals of roach, dace, perch and predators.

Day ticket / visitor permit
River Wye — Lower BreintonBreinton, Hereford, Herefordshire

H&DAA River Wye beat with riffles, runs and Belmont Hole; strong chub/barbel fishing and broad mixed species.

Day ticket / visitor permit
River Wye — WarehamBreinton, Hereford, Herefordshire

Varied H&DAA Wye fishing downstream of Lower Breinton, with fast riffles, runs and deeper holding water.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Aldercar Lane FisheryLangley Mill

Six-lake commercial coarse fishery with carp, chub, bream, tench and rudd.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Hackett LakesHolme Pierrepont, Nottingham

Two purpose-built, heavily stocked coarse and carp lakes close to Nottingham.

Day ticket / visitor permit
River Severn — County GroundShrewsbury, Shropshire

Comfortable urban River Severn pegs with roach, dace, bream, chub, barbel and winter pike potential.

Day ticket / visitor permit
River Severn — EmstreyShrewsbury, Shropshire

Long separate STF River Severn beat downstream of Shrewsbury with deep glides, gravel runs and strong barbel/chub fishing.

Day ticket / visitor permit
River Severn — MonkmoorShrewsbury, Shropshire

More than a mile of Shrewsbury Town Fisheries riverbank with varied deep holes, faster runs and mixed coarse/game fishing.

Day ticket / visitor permit
River Severn — Quarry ParkShrewsbury, Shropshire

Accessible town-centre River Severn fishery through Quarry Park, popular for coarse fishing and matches.

Day ticket / visitor permit
River Severn — Sydney AvenueShrewsbury, Shropshire

Premier Shrewsbury Town Fisheries River Severn beat with easy roadside access and strong barbel, chub and mixed coarse fishing.

Day ticket / visitor permit
River Severn — West DiglisWorcester, Worcestershire

Worcester Angling Society River Severn beat from Diglis Bridge toward the River Teme mouth, noted for barbel, chub, bream and predators.

Day ticket / visitor permit
River Wye — Belmont Pump HouseHereford, Herefordshire

Accessible urban Wye stretch at the upper end of Hereford’s noted match water, holding roach, dace, perch, chub, barbel and carp.

Day ticket / visitor permit
River Wye — Field FarmHampton Bishop, Hereford, Herefordshire

Rural H&DAA River Wye beat with riffles, steady runs and an island, strongly associated with barbel and chub.

Day ticket / visitor permit
River Wye — Villa StreetBelmont, Hereford, Herefordshire

Short but productive urban Wye stretch opposite the Pump House with deep steady water and mixed coarse species.

Day ticket / visitor permit
ADH Fisheries — Home LakeAlford

Pleasure lake within the six-lake ADH complex, with mixed coarse species and straightforward day access.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Bainside House FisheryKirkby on Bain, Woodhall Spa

1.75-acre mixed coarse lake with level access and around 30 pegs, welcoming non-resident day anglers.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Lincoln Lane LakesMiddle Rasen, Market Rasen

Accessible coarse lake on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds with a straightforward day-ticket model.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Marsh Farm FisheryMilford

Purpose-built coarse fishery at Milford, especially known for crucian carp and tench, with visitor tickets sold locally.

Day ticket / visitor permit
More House Farm FisheryWivelsfield Green

Five-lake complex with public day-ticket waters plus separate specimen waters subject to membership controls.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Newhay LakesCliffe, Selby, North Yorkshire

Three-lake carp, coarse and match complex with a 1.5-acre specimen lake, secure otter fencing, accessible pegs and private parking.

Day ticket / visitor permit
North Tyne — Chesters TroutChollerford / Walwick

North Tyne visitor fishing in the Chesters/Chollerford area, including a spring wild-brown-trout offering and seasonal coarse access.

Day ticket / visitor permit
River Trent — Fiskerton (NPS)Fiskerton

Navigable River Trent day-ticket stretch controlled by Nottingham Piscatorial Society, noted for barbel and mixed coarse fishing.

Day ticket / visitor permit
River Trent — Rolleston (NPS)Rolleston

River Trent visitor stretch controlled by Nottingham Piscatorial Society, with mixed coarse and specimen river species.

Day ticket / visitor permit
River Wye — Lower BishopswoodBishopswood, Herefordshire

Day-ticket section of Worcester Angling Society River Wye water below the canoe launch, with chub, roach, barbel and pike.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Springvale Fishing LakesBevercotes, Newark

All-year Nottinghamshire pleasure and match complex with several stocked coarse lakes.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Wansbeck Riverside Park FisheryAshington / North Seaton

Defined council fishery on the River Wansbeck through Riverside Park, with public permits available.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Anglers Paradise Day-Ticket LakesBeaworthy, West Devon

Large West Devon angling estate with selected Nirvana and Eldorado waters available as pre-booked day-ticket lake exclusives.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Hampton Springs FisheryHampton, Malpas

Eight-water south Cheshire coarse fishery offering match, pleasure and specimen-carp fishing, with access varying by lake.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Larford LakesLarford, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire

Major Midlands fishery with three lakes plus River Severn angling, catering for match, pleasure and specimen anglers.

Day ticket / visitor permit

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Seasonal guidance, not a catch forecast

Weather, water conditions, angling pressure and local rules can materially change fishing prospects. Confirm information with the operator or rights holder.