Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the Bow Brook

Largest measured rudd: 15.6 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Bow Brook was 15.6 cm, recorded at Feckenham u/s STW outfall on 19 August 2002.

Across 5 measured rudd, the median measured length was 13.8 cm.

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

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Most recent observation19 August 2002Feckenham u/s STW outfall · 3 fish

Largest measured rudd: 15.6 cm
Median length: 13.8 cm
Fish measured: 5
Survey locations: 4

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured rudd

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
15.6 cm	19 Aug 2002	Feckenham u/s STW outfall	55122
14.2 cm	19 Aug 2002	Feckenham u/s STW outfall	55122
13.8 cm	19 Aug 2002	Feckenham u/s STW outfall	55122
7.4 cm	18 Jul 1990	Froxmere Court	81926
5.8 cm	16 Jun 1999	Letts MIll Ford	72382

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

Explore the river

Where rudd were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one rudd 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 rudd
Feckenham u/s STW outfall	19 Aug 2002	19 Aug 2002	1
Letts MIll Ford	16 Jun 1999	16 Jun 1999	1
Froxmere Court	18 Jul 1990	18 Jul 1990	1
Shell Ford	18 Jun 1985	18 Jun 1985	1

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

1985–2002

Survey records by year

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

185

086

087

088

089

190

091

092

093

094

095

096

097

098

199

000

001

102

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 5 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5.8 cm
Lower quarter: 7.4 cm
Median: 13.8 cm
Upper quarter: 14.2 cm
Largest: 15.6 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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