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Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Dearne

Largest measured rudd: 25.9 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Dearne was 25.9 cm, recorded at Darfield (expanded 2016) on 17 September 2007.

Across 62 measured rudd, the median measured length was 6.3 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 Dearne.

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Most recent observation13 August 2024Pastures Bridge - Fry Survey · 18 fish
Largest measured rudd
25.9 cm
Median length
6.3 cm
Fish measured
62
Survey locations
8

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
25.9 cm17 Sept 2007Darfield (expanded 2016)108010
18.4 cm17 Sept 2007Darfield (expanded 2016)108010
18.2 cm26 Jul 2012Darfield (Top Weir)133223
17.1 cm27 Jun 1985meanders u/s Pastures Bridge109741
16.6 cm18 Jun 2009meanders u/s Pastures Bridge117791
16.1 cm23 Jun 2011Adwick-on-Dearne129634
12.5 cm13 Aug 2024Pastures Bridge - Fry Survey166466
11.8 cm13 Aug 2024Pastures Bridge - Fry Survey166466
11.6 cm13 Aug 2024Pastures Bridge - Fry Survey166466
11.6 cm19 Jun 2009Darfield (expanded 2016)117794

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
Pastures Bridge - Fry Survey20 Aug 201213 Aug 20245
meanders u/s Pastures Bridge27 Jun 19854 Jul 20198
Darfield Fish Pass26 Jul 201226 Jul 20121
Darfield (expanded 2016)17 Sept 200726 Jul 20123
Darfield (Top Weir)26 Jul 201226 Jul 20121
Adwick-on-Dearne23 Jun 201123 Jun 20111
Baraugh Bridge17 Jun 200917 Jun 20091
Pastures Bridge4 Dec 19917 May 19982

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

1985–2024

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 62 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.1 cm
Lower quarter
3.3 cm
Median
6.4 cm
Upper quarter
9.3 cm
Largest
25.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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