Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Adur East Arm

Largest measured rudd: 18.2 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Adur East Arm was 18.2 cm, recorded at Shermanbury on 7 September 2005.

Across 45 measured rudd, the median measured length was 9.9 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 25 rudd. The median was 0.6 oz (0.018 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 4.6 oz (0.131 kg).

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

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Most recent observation17 July 2024Nymans Farm, Shermanbury · 1 fish

Largest measured rudd: 18.2 cm
Median length: 9.9 cm
Fish measured: 45
Survey locations: 8

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
18.2 cm	7 Sept 2005	Shermanbury	87482
17.2 cm	30 Sept 2004	Shermanbury	82665
17.2 cm	5 Sept 2002	Shermanbury	62780
15.5 cm	30 Sept 2004	Shermanbury	82665
14.2 cm	6 Sept 2018	Nymans Farm, Shermanbury	153191
13.9 cm	18 Sept 2007	Shermanbury	107280
13.3 cm	18 Sept 2009	Shermanbury	120776
12.6 cm	29 Sept 2006	Shermanbury	102365
12.3 cm	24 Apr 2014	U/s Twineham Footbridge	140691
12.3 cm	15 Aug 2005	Burgess Hill STW	87498

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
Nymans Farm, Shermanbury	4 Aug 2015	17 Jul 2024	3
Shermanbury Place GS	4 Sept 2014	4 Sept 2014	1
U/s Twineham Footbridge	24 Apr 2014	24 Apr 2014	1
Shermanbury	5 Sept 2002	5 Sept 2012	9
Downstream Wineham Bridge	4 Sept 2012	4 Sept 2012	1
Hookers Farm	1 Aug 2007	1 Aug 2007	1
Stairbridge Lane	18 Aug 2005	31 Jul 2007	2
Burgess Hill STW	18 Jul 2003	15 Aug 2005	3

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

2002–2024

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: 4.8 cm
Lower quarter: 8.2 cm
Median: 9.9 cm
Upper quarter: 11.8 cm
Largest: 18.2 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 25 rudd. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0 oz (0.001 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.4 oz (0.01 kg)
Median: 0.6 oz (0.018 kg)
Upper quarter: 1.2 oz (0.033 kg)
Heaviest: 4.6 oz (0.131 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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