Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the Kirby Brook

Largest measured rudd: 21.2 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Kirby Brook was 21.2 cm, recorded at Holland Haven on 12 November 1999.

Across 22 measured rudd, the median measured length was 17.4 cm.

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

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Most recent observation12 November 1999Holland Haven · 7 fish

Largest measured rudd: 21.2 cm
Median length: 17.4 cm
Fish measured: 22
Survey locations: 2

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
21.2 cm	12 Nov 1999	Holland Haven	14650
20.8 cm	12 Nov 1999	Holland Haven	14650
20.2 cm	12 Nov 1999	Holland Haven	14650
20 cm	11 Nov 1999	Frinton Golf Course	14651
20 cm	7 Oct 1996	Holland Haven	14640
19.3 cm	7 Oct 1996	Holland Haven	14640
18.9 cm	12 Nov 1999	Holland Haven	14650
18.8 cm	11 Nov 1999	Frinton Golf Course	14651
18 cm	11 Nov 1999	Frinton Golf Course	14651
18 cm	8 Nov 1984	Holland Haven	14603

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
Holland Haven	8 Nov 1984	12 Nov 1999	3
Frinton Golf Course	1 Nov 1990	11 Nov 1999	3

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

1984–1999

Survey records by year

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

184

085

086

087

088

089

190

091

092

093

094

095

296

097

098

299

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 22 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 3 cm
Lower quarter: 15.1 cm
Median: 17.4 cm
Upper quarter: 19.2 cm
Largest: 21.2 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Kirby Brook

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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