Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Arrow

Largest measured rudd: 16.1 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Arrow was 16.1 cm, recorded at Alcester playing fields on 16 September 1986.

Across 6 measured rudd, the median measured length was 12.5 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 Arrow.

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Most recent observation26 July 2016Spernal d/s WRW · 2 fish

Largest measured rudd: 16.1 cm
Median length: 12.5 cm
Fish measured: 6
Survey locations: 3

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
16.1 cm	16 Sept 1986	Alcester playing fields	23684
13 cm	17 Jul 2002	Spernal d/s WRW	52154
12.5 cm	17 Jul 2002	Studley	52153
12.5 cm	16 Sept 1986	Alcester playing fields	23684
10.5 cm	26 Jul 2016	Spernal d/s WRW	149025
8.9 cm	26 Jul 2016	Spernal d/s WRW	149025

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
Spernal d/s WRW	17 Jul 2002	26 Jul 2016	2
Studley	17 Jul 2002	17 Jul 2002	1
Alcester playing fields	16 Sept 1986	16 Sept 1986	1

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

1986–2016

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 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 8.9 cm
Lower quarter: 11 cm
Median: 12.5 cm
Upper quarter: 12.9 cm
Largest: 16.1 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 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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