Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the Eel Survey

Largest measured rudd: 17.8 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Eel Survey was 17.8 cm, recorded at Stanton Drew on 21 August 2012.

Across 7 measured rudd, the median measured length was 11.4 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 2 rudd. The median was 0.3 oz (0.008 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 0.3 oz (0.008 kg).

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

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Most recent observation5 August 2013Huntspill at Sloway · 1 fish

Largest measured rudd: 17.8 cm
Median length: 11.4 cm
Fish measured: 7
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
17.8 cm	21 Aug 2012	Stanton Drew	133063
17 cm	16 Jul 2013	Bow Bridge	139722
12 cm	7 Sept 2007	Bathpool	110553
11.4 cm	5 Aug 2013	Huntspill at Sloway	138292
9 cm	17 Aug 2007	Huntspill at Sloway	106366
7.8 cm	8 Aug 2006	Huntspill at Sloway	100920
7.5 cm	8 Aug 2006	Huntspill at Sloway	100920

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
Huntspill at Sloway	8 Aug 2006	5 Aug 2013	3
Bow Bridge	16 Jul 2013	16 Jul 2013	1
Stanton Drew	21 Aug 2012	21 Aug 2012	1
Bathpool	7 Sept 2007	7 Sept 2007	1

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

2006–2013

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 7 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7.5 cm
Lower quarter: 8.4 cm
Median: 11.4 cm
Upper quarter: 14.5 cm
Largest: 17.8 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 2 rudd. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.3 oz (0.008 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.3 oz (0.008 kg)
Median: 0.3 oz (0.008 kg)
Upper quarter: 0.3 oz (0.008 kg)
Heaviest: 0.3 oz (0.008 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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