Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Flit

Largest measured rudd: 19.7 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Flit was 19.7 cm, recorded at Beadlow on 7 March 1989.

Across 5 measured rudd, the median measured length was 12.8 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 Flit.

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Most recent observation10 May 2022Westoning · 1 fish

Largest measured rudd: 19.7 cm
Median length: 12.8 cm
Fish measured: 5
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
19.7 cm	7 Mar 1989	Beadlow	29276
13 cm	10 May 2022	Westoning	160963
12.8 cm	19 May 1998	Beadlow	29280
11.3 cm	19 May 1998	Beadlow	29280
7.5 cm	12 Apr 2007	Old Park Farm Toddington	105077

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
Westoning	10 May 2022	10 May 2022	1
Old Park Farm Toddington	12 Apr 2007	12 Apr 2007	1
Beadlow	7 Mar 1989	19 May 1998	2

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

1989–2022

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 5 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7.5 cm
Lower quarter: 11.3 cm
Median: 12.8 cm
Upper quarter: 13 cm
Largest: 19.7 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Flit

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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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