Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Don

Largest measured rudd: 22.5 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Don was 22.5 cm, recorded at Grimethorpe Pond on 25 March 2004.

Across 159 measured rudd, the median measured length was 12 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 Don.

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Most recent observation24 July 2024Doncaster (crimpsal) DON/CO/TEMP/003 · 1 fish

Largest measured rudd: 22.5 cm
Median length: 12 cm
Fish measured: 159
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
22.5 cm	25 Mar 2004	Grimethorpe Pond	79499
22.4 cm	25 Mar 2004	Grimethorpe Pond	79499
21 cm	25 Mar 2004	Grimethorpe Pond	79499
20.4 cm	25 Mar 2004	Grimethorpe Pond	79499
19.1 cm	25 Mar 2004	Grimethorpe Pond	79499
19 cm	25 Mar 2004	Grimethorpe Pond	79499
18.6 cm	25 Mar 2004	Grimethorpe Pond	79499
18.2 cm	25 Mar 2004	Grimethorpe Pond	79499
18.1 cm	25 Mar 2004	Grimethorpe Pond	79499
18.1 cm	25 Mar 2004	Grimethorpe Pond	79499

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
Doncaster (crimpsal) DON/CO/TEMP/003	11 Jul 2002	24 Jul 2024	3
Kilnhurst Bridge	1 Oct 2007	25 Jul 2012	2
Livesey Street - Owlerton, Sheffield	16 Sept 2011	16 Sept 2011	1
Beeley Wood, d/s weir	16 Sept 2011	16 Sept 2011	1
Conisborough	1 Jul 2011	1 Jul 2011	1
Below Sprotborough Weir DON/CO/TEMP/002	6 Aug 2007	6 Aug 2007	1
Grimethorpe Pond	25 Mar 2004	25 Mar 2004	1
Stainforth	17 Oct 1984	17 Oct 1984	1

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

1984–2024

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 159 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5.7 cm
Lower quarter: 9.8 cm
Median: 12 cm
Upper quarter: 15.2 cm
Largest: 22.5 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

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200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Don

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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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