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Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Hickling Broad

Largest measured rudd: 24.1 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Hickling Broad was 24.1 cm, recorded at Catfield Dyke on 23 January 2026.

Across 219 measured rudd, the median measured length was 12.7 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 Hickling Broad.

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Most recent observation23 January 2026Catfield Dyke · 6 fish
Largest measured rudd
24.1 cm
Median length
12.7 cm
Fish measured
219
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
24.1 cm23 Jan 2026Catfield Dyke180571
21.9 cm16 Jan 2018Catfield Dyke152476
21 cm11 Feb 2015Catfield Dyke144440
20.9 cm15 Jan 2025Catfield Dyke175810
20 cm15 Jan 2025Catfield Dyke175810
19.9 cm15 Jan 2025Catfield Dyke175810
19.7 cm15 Jan 2025Catfield Dyke175810
19.5 cm7 Mar 2019Catfield Dyke154644
19.3 cm15 Jan 2025Catfield Dyke175810
18.8 cm23 Jan 2026Catfield Dyke180571

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
Catfield Dyke21 Jan 200423 Jan 202619
623 Aug 19983 Aug 19981
652 Sept 19932 Sept 19931

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

1993–2026

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 219 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.6 cm
Lower quarter
10.5 cm
Median
12.7 cm
Upper quarter
14.9 cm
Largest
24.1 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Hickling Broad

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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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