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Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Beam

Largest measured rudd: 13.9 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Beam was 13.9 cm, recorded at Bretons on 14 May 1996.

Across 24 measured rudd, the median measured length was 11.2 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 Beam.

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Most recent observation17 May 2012Eastminster School · 1 fish
Largest measured rudd
13.9 cm
Median length
11.2 cm
Fish measured
24
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
13.9 cm14 May 1996Bretons103451
13.8 cm14 May 1996Bretons103451
13.5 cm14 May 1996Bretons103451
13.2 cm14 May 1996Bretons103451
13 cm14 May 1996Bretons103451
12.5 cm14 May 1996Bretons103451
12.5 cm14 May 1996Bretons103451
11.8 cm14 May 1996Bretons103451
11.7 cm14 May 1996Bretons103451
11.4 cm14 May 1996Bretons103451

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
Eastminster School17 May 201217 May 20121
Fords23 May 199623 May 19961
Bretons14 May 199614 May 19961

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

1996–2012

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 24 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.7 cm
Lower quarter
10.4 cm
Median
11.2 cm
Upper quarter
12.5 cm
Largest
13.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Beam

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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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