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Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Brede

Largest measured rudd: 15 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Brede was 15 cm, recorded at Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge) on 2 July 2025.

Across 15 measured rudd, the median measured length was 12.9 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 Brede.

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Most recent observation2 July 2025Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge) · 1 fish
Largest measured rudd
15 cm
Median length
12.9 cm
Fish measured
15
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
15 cm2 Jul 2025Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)178704
13.9 cm6 Aug 2015Beech Farm146096
13.5 cm6 Aug 2015Beech Farm146096
13.2 cm6 Aug 2015Beech Farm146096
13.1 cm6 Aug 2015Beech Farm146096
13 cm6 Aug 2015Beech Farm146096
12.9 cm6 Aug 2015Beech Farm146096
12.9 cm6 Aug 2015Beech Farm146096
12.6 cm27 Sept 2019Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)155536
12.5 cm6 Aug 2015Beech Farm146096

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
Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)27 Sept 20192 Jul 20252
Beech Farm6 Aug 20156 Aug 20151
Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)30 Jul 200720 Jun 20082

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

2007–2025

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 15 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.5 cm
Lower quarter
12.3 cm
Median
12.9 cm
Upper quarter
13.2 cm
Largest
15 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Brede

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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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