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Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the Horsey Mere

Largest measured rudd: 14.2 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Horsey Mere was 14.2 cm, recorded at 81 on 1 September 2005.

Across 18 measured rudd, the median measured length was 12 cm.

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

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Most recent observation1 September 200581 · 15 fish
Largest measured rudd
14.2 cm
Median length
12 cm
Fish measured
18
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
14.2 cm1 Sept 20058185905
14 cm5 Oct 19898316988
13.3 cm1 Sept 20058185905
13 cm1 Sept 20058185905
12.8 cm1 Sept 20058185905
12.8 cm1 Sept 20058185905
12.2 cm1 Sept 20058185905
12.1 cm1 Sept 20058185905
12 cm1 Sept 20058185905
12 cm1 Sept 20058185905

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding rudd
811 Sept 20051 Sept 20051
8522 Sept 199322 Sept 19931
835 Oct 19895 Oct 19891

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

1989–2005

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 18 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
9.3 cm
Lower quarter
10.5 cm
Median
12 cm
Upper quarter
12.8 cm
Largest
14.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Horsey Mere

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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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