Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Great Stour

Largest measured rudd: 15.3 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Great Stour was 15.3 cm, recorded at Ashford Rugby Club on 3 June 2015.

Across 5 measured rudd, the median measured length was 12.6 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 Great Stour.

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Most recent observation9 June 2015Sturry STW · 1 fish

Largest measured rudd: 15.3 cm
Median length: 12.6 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
15.3 cm	3 Jun 2015	Ashford Rugby Club	144817
13.5 cm	14 May 2009	Ashford Rugby Club	118080
12.6 cm	9 Jun 2015	Sturry STW	144891
12 cm	13 Jun 2006	Ashford Rugby Club	103150
8.5 cm	5 Sept 2007	Plucks Gutter	106756

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
Sturry STW	9 Jun 2015	9 Jun 2015	1
Ashford Rugby Club	13 Jun 2006	3 Jun 2015	3
Plucks Gutter	5 Sept 2007	5 Sept 2007	1

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

2006–2015

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: 8.5 cm
Lower quarter: 12 cm
Median: 12.6 cm
Upper quarter: 13.5 cm
Largest: 15.3 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

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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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