Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Beult

Largest measured rudd: 18.4 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Beult was 18.4 cm, recorded at Downstream Headcorn on 15 June 2016.

Across 93 measured rudd, the median measured length was 10 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 1.2 oz (0.034 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 Beult.

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Most recent observation11 June 2025Downstream Headcorn · 21 fish

Largest measured rudd: 18.4 cm
Median length: 10 cm
Fish measured: 93
Survey locations: 6

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
18.4 cm	15 Jun 2016	Downstream Headcorn	148260
17 cm	11 Jun 2025	Downstream Headcorn	177048
16.7 cm	14 Jun 2022	Cross at Hand	161423
16 cm	11 Jun 2025	Downstream Headcorn	177048
14.8 cm	7 Jun 2022	Downstream Headcorn	160975
14.6 cm	14 Jun 2022	Cross at Hand	161423
14.5 cm	14 Jun 2022	Cross at Hand	161423
14 cm	21 May 2008	Downstream Headcorn	114582
13.9 cm	3 Jul 2001	Slaney Place	22464
13.7 cm	7 Jun 2022	Downstream Headcorn	160975

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
Downstream Headcorn	28 Jun 2006	11 Jun 2025	7
Slaney Place	3 Jul 2001	15 Jun 2022	4
Cross at Hand	21 Jul 2004	14 Jun 2022	3
Buckman Green Farm u/s Smarden	14 May 2013	14 May 2013	1
Chainhurst Bridge	14 Aug 2003	11 May 2010	3
Smarden	22 May 2008	22 May 2008	1

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

2001–2025

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 93 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.1 cm
Lower quarter: 6.8 cm
Median: 10 cm
Upper quarter: 11.5 cm
Largest: 18.4 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight: 1.2 oz (0.034 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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