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Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River DS Lt Ouse

Largest measured rudd: 15.6 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River DS Lt Ouse was 15.6 cm, recorded at Little Ouse Village on 30 July 2024.

Across 111 measured rudd, the median measured length was 10.7 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 DS Lt Ouse.

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Most recent observation30 July 2024Little Ouse Village · 64 fish
Largest measured rudd
15.6 cm
Median length
10.7 cm
Fish measured
111
Survey locations
6

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
15.6 cm30 Jul 2024Little Ouse Village166050
14.8 cm12 May 1989Orchard House29857
14.7 cm27 Jun 2012Little Ouse Village131635
14.5 cm27 Jun 2012Little Ouse Village131635
14.3 cm27 Jun 2012Little Ouse Village131635
14.2 cm27 Jun 2012Little Ouse Village131635
13.5 cm30 Jul 2024Little Ouse Village166050
13.5 cm30 Jul 2024Little Ouse Village166050
13.5 cm30 Jul 2024Little Ouse Village166050
13.4 cm30 Jul 2024Little Ouse Village166050

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
Little Ouse Village10 May 198930 Jul 20244
Plantation Farm25 May 200023 Jul 20072
Blackdyke Farm Little Ouse12 Jun 200012 Jun 20001
Wilton Bridge22 Jun 199022 Jun 19901
Hockwold Common20 Jun 199020 Jun 19901
Orchard House12 May 198912 May 19891

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

1989–2024

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 111 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.2 cm
Lower quarter
8.6 cm
Median
10.7 cm
Upper quarter
12.2 cm
Largest
15.6 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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