Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the Kings Dyke

Largest measured rudd: 23.3 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Kings Dyke was 23.3 cm, recorded at Whittlesey on 25 June 1991.

Across 45 measured rudd, the median measured length was 9.8 cm.

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

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Most recent observation4 August 2023Whittlesey · 5 fish

Largest measured rudd: 23.3 cm
Median length: 9.8 cm
Fish measured: 45
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
23.3 cm	25 Jun 1991	Whittlesey	29578
16 cm	22 Jun 1994	Ashline Lock	29583
15.5 cm	22 Jun 1994	Ashline Lock	29583
15.3 cm	11 May 1987	Horsey Toll	29568
15 cm	22 Jun 1994	Ashline Lock	29583
14.8 cm	14 May 1987	Ashline Lock	29571
14.8 cm	14 May 1987	Ashline Lock	29571
14.8 cm	13 May 1987	Whittlesey	29570
14.3 cm	24 Jun 1994	Horsey Toll	29580
12.8 cm	15 May 1987	Fields End Bridge	29569

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
Whittlesey	13 May 1987	4 Aug 2023	5
Horsey Toll	11 May 1987	24 Jun 1994	2
Ashline Lock	14 May 1987	22 Jun 1994	4
Fields End Bridge	15 May 1987	15 May 1987	1

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

1987–2023

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 45 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5.2 cm
Lower quarter: 8 cm
Median: 9.8 cm
Upper quarter: 12.3 cm
Largest: 23.3 cm

0–99 mm

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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