Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the Droitwich Canal

Largest measured rudd: 22.8 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Droitwich Canal was 22.8 cm, recorded at Section 1-Mildenham Mill to porters Mill on 1 February 2005.

Across 4 measured rudd, the median measured length was 19.8 cm.

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

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Most recent observation4 February 2005Section 3- footbridge to Chawson Valley bridge · 1 fish

Largest measured rudd: 22.8 cm
Median length: 19.8 cm
Fish measured: 4
Survey locations: 3

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
22.8 cm	1 Feb 2005	Section 1-Mildenham Mill to porters Mill	83932
22.5 cm	1 Feb 2005	Section 1-Mildenham Mill to porters Mill	83932
17.1 cm	4 Feb 2005	Section 2- Droitwich Town	83937
13.7 cm	4 Feb 2005	Section 3- footbridge to Chawson Valley bridge	83939

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

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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.

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Place surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding rudd
Section 3- footbridge to Chawson Valley bridge	4 Feb 2005	4 Feb 2005	1
Section 2- Droitwich Town	4 Feb 2005	4 Feb 2005	1
Section 1-Mildenham Mill to porters Mill	1 Feb 2005	1 Feb 2005	1

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

2005–2005

Survey records by year

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

305

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 13.7 cm
Lower quarter: 16.3 cm
Median: 19.8 cm
Upper quarter: 22.6 cm
Largest: 22.8 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 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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