Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Cuckmere

Largest measured rudd: 19.6 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cuckmere was 19.6 cm, recorded at Long Bridge on 23 October 2009.

Across 35 measured rudd, the median measured length was 10.8 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 4 rudd. The median was 0.8 oz (0.023 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 5.4 oz (0.152 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 Cuckmere.

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Most recent observation18 September 2024Long Bridge · 4 fish

Largest measured rudd: 19.6 cm
Median length: 10.8 cm
Fish measured: 35
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
19.6 cm	23 Oct 2009	Long Bridge	120684
18 cm	2 Nov 2010	Sessingham Farm	125013
18 cm	14 Oct 1999	Sherman Bridge	55150
16.3 cm	24 Sept 2018	Long Bridge	153473
15.5 cm	18 Sept 2024	Long Bridge	167159
15.2 cm	24 Sept 2018	Long Bridge	153473
14.5 cm	21 Oct 2009	Sessingham Farm	120701
14.4 cm	24 Sept 2018	Long Bridge	153473
14 cm	23 Oct 2009	Long Bridge	120684
13.7 cm	23 Oct 2009	Long Bridge	120684

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
Long Bridge	23 Oct 2009	18 Sept 2024	5
Sessingham Farm	20 Sept 2007	20 Sept 2018	5
Sherman Bridge	14 Oct 1999	1 Oct 2015	4

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

1999–2024

Survey records by year

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

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207

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309

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124

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 35 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.8 cm
Lower quarter: 9.2 cm
Median: 10.8 cm
Upper quarter: 13.9 cm
Largest: 19.6 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 4 rudd. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.1 oz (0.002 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.5 oz (0.014 kg)
Median: 0.8 oz (0.023 kg)
Upper quarter: 2.1 oz (0.059 kg)
Heaviest: 5.4 oz (0.152 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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