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Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Anker

Largest measured rudd: 15.2 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Anker was 15.2 cm, recorded at Leathermill on 6 June 2006.

Across 9 measured rudd, the median measured length was 10.4 cm.

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

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Most recent observation20 April 2023Weddington · 1 fish
Largest measured rudd
15.2 cm
Median length
10.4 cm
Fish measured
9
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
15.2 cm6 Jun 2006Leathermill99946
12.7 cm22 Apr 2021Leathermill159856
12.7 cm24 Apr 2012Ratcliffe Bridge131355
10.5 cm22 Apr 2021Leathermill159856
10.4 cm20 Apr 2023Weddington162303
10.3 cm20 Apr 2022Fieldon Bridge160949
9.2 cm22 Apr 2021Leathermill159856
9.2 cm22 Apr 2021Leathermill159856
8 cm22 Apr 2021Leathermill159856

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
Weddington20 Apr 202320 Apr 20231
Fieldon Bridge20 Apr 202220 Apr 20221
Leathermill6 Jun 200622 Apr 20212
Ratcliffe Bridge24 Apr 201224 Apr 20121

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

2006–2023

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 9 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
8 cm
Lower quarter
9.2 cm
Median
10.4 cm
Upper quarter
12.7 cm
Largest
15.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Anker

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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