Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Brain

Largest measured rudd: 17.9 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Brain was 17.9 cm, recorded at Bramble Road on 11 November 2005.

Across 26 measured rudd, the median measured length was 14.5 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 Brain.

See rudd records across England →

Most recent observation11 November 2005Bramble Road · 3 fish

Largest measured rudd: 17.9 cm
Median length: 14.5 cm
Fish measured: 26
Survey locations: 5

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
17.9 cm	11 Nov 2005	Bramble Road	87984
17.5 cm	9 Nov 2005	Witham Park	87986
17 cm	18 Oct 1999	Witham STW	14250
16.1 cm	9 Nov 2005	Witham Park	87986
15.7 cm	9 Nov 2005	Witham Park	87986
15.6 cm	5 Jun 1990	Guithavon FGS	14231
15.1 cm	26 Oct 1999	White Notley STW	14255
15 cm	26 Oct 1999	White Notley STW	14255
14.9 cm	26 Oct 1999	White Notley STW	14255
14.8 cm	26 Oct 1999	White Notley STW	14255

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
Bramble Road	21 Oct 1999	11 Nov 2005	2
Witham Park	2 Jun 1987	9 Nov 2005	2
White Notley STW	10 Oct 1984	26 Oct 1999	3
Witham STW	18 Oct 1999	18 Oct 1999	1
Guithavon FGS	4 Jun 1987	1 Jul 1993	3

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

1984–2005

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded rudd that year.

184

085

086

287

088

089

190

091

092

293

094

095

096

097

098

399

000

001

002

003

004

205

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 26 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 10 cm
Lower quarter: 14 cm
Median: 14.5 cm
Upper quarter: 15.1 cm
Largest: 17.9 cm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Brain

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

Gudgeon Stone loach European eel Dace Roach Chub

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.

Learn how RiverFish uses the data →