Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Kennet

Largest measured rudd: 15.3 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Kennet was 15.3 cm, recorded at Gaston Lock - Burghfield Mill on 19 October 2005.

Across 4 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 Kennet.

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Most recent observation4 November 2022Salmon Cut · 1 fish

Largest measured rudd: 15.3 cm
Median length: 10.7 cm
Fish measured: 4
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	19 Oct 2005	Gaston Lock - Burghfield Mill	87577
11.6 cm	4 Nov 2022	Salmon Cut	162045
9.7 cm	24 Oct 2012	Salmon Cut	134894
8.9 cm	4 Nov 2009	Bulls lock- Widmead lock	120578

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
Salmon Cut	24 Oct 2012	4 Nov 2022	2
Bulls lock- Widmead lock	4 Nov 2009	4 Nov 2009	1
Gaston Lock - Burghfield Mill	19 Oct 2005	19 Oct 2005	1

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

2005–2022

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 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 8.9 cm
Lower quarter: 9.5 cm
Median: 10.7 cm
Upper quarter: 12.5 cm
Largest: 15.3 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

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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