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Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Burwell Lode

Largest measured rudd: 29.8 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Burwell Lode was 29.8 cm, recorded at Cock-Up Bridge on 27 October 1987.

Across 150 measured rudd, the median measured length was 10.3 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 Burwell Lode.

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Most recent observation11 June 2014Upware · 6 fish
Largest measured rudd
29.8 cm
Median length
10.3 cm
Fish measured
150
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
29.8 cm27 Oct 1987Cock-Up Bridge29334
28.8 cm27 Oct 1987Cock-Up Bridge29334
28.3 cm27 Oct 1987Cock-Up Bridge29334
27.8 cm27 Oct 1987Cock-Up Bridge29334
26.3 cm16 Apr 1998Burwell29342
26.3 cm16 Apr 1998Burwell29342
26.3 cm16 Apr 1998Burwell29342
26.3 cm27 Oct 1987Cock-Up Bridge29334
25.3 cm16 Apr 1998Burwell29342
25.3 cm27 Oct 1987Cock-Up Bridge29334

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
Upware8 Oct 198411 Jun 20146
Cock-Up Bridge27 Oct 198715 Jul 20105
Burwell16 Apr 19985 Jul 20102

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

1984–2014

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 150 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4 cm
Lower quarter
7.8 cm
Median
10.3 cm
Upper quarter
12.8 cm
Largest
29.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Burwell Lode

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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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