Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the Middle Level Main Drain

Largest measured rudd: 13.3 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Middle Level Main Drain was 13.3 cm, recorded at Three Holes on 10 September 1999.

Across 19 measured rudd, the median measured length was 11 cm.

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

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Most recent observation26 July 2023Neeps Bridge · 8 fish

Largest measured rudd: 13.3 cm
Median length: 11 cm
Fish measured: 19
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
13.3 cm	10 Sept 1999	Three Holes	29611
12.8 cm	5 Oct 1999	Neeps Bridge	29614
12.8 cm	5 Oct 1999	Neeps Bridge	29614
12.6 cm	26 Jul 2023	Neeps Bridge	162774
12.6 cm	20 Jul 2023	Mullicourt Aqueduct	162683
12.5 cm	26 Jul 2023	Neeps Bridge	162774
12.2 cm	26 Jul 2023	Neeps Bridge	162774
11.8 cm	26 Jul 2023	Neeps Bridge	162774
11 cm	26 Jul 2023	Neeps Bridge	162774
11 cm	11 Jul 2006	Three Holes	100088

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
Neeps Bridge	5 Oct 1999	26 Jul 2023	2
Mullicourt Aqueduct	20 Jul 2023	20 Jul 2023	1
Three Holes	5 Sept 1991	11 Jul 2006	3
Peter's Drove Bridge	16 Sept 1991	16 Sept 1991	1

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

1991–2023

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 19 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7.1 cm
Lower quarter: 10.4 cm
Median: 11 cm
Upper quarter: 12.6 cm
Largest: 13.3 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Middle Level Main Drain

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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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