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Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River DS Wissey

Largest measured rudd: 25.3 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River DS Wissey was 25.3 cm, recorded at Wissington Beet on 11 June 1991.

Across 68 measured rudd, the median measured length was 11.3 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 DS Wissey.

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Most recent observation6 August 2024Hilgay Moorings · 23 fish
Largest measured rudd
25.3 cm
Median length
11.3 cm
Fish measured
68
Survey locations
10

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
25.3 cm11 Jun 1991Wissington Beet29905
24.3 cm14 May 1991Stoke Ferry29902
23.8 cm10 Jun 1991Hilgay Fen29906
17.3 cm3 Jul 1996Methwold Lode29925
16.5 cm1 Aug 2024Catsholme Pump166056
16.3 cm3 Jul 1996Methwold Lode29925
14.9 cm1 Aug 2024Catsholme Pump166056
14.3 cm3 Jul 1996Methwold Lode29925
14 cm4 Jul 2012Hilgay Moorings132263
13.8 cm3 Jul 1996Methwold Lode29925

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
Hilgay Moorings4 Jul 20126 Aug 20242
Catsholme Pump30 Jun 19931 Aug 20242
Wissington Beet11 Jun 199120 Aug 20072
Fordham Fen2 Jul 19966 Aug 20072
Stoke Ferry14 May 199117 Apr 20002
Oxborough Ferry8 May 199114 Apr 20002
Methwold Lode7 Jun 19933 Jul 19962
Whittington21 Jun 199321 Jun 19931
Hilgay13 Jun 199113 Jun 19911
Hilgay Fen10 Jun 199110 Jun 19911

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

1991–2024

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 68 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.8 cm
Lower quarter
9.4 cm
Median
11.3 cm
Upper quarter
12.5 cm
Largest
25.3 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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