Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Leadon

Largest measured rudd: 14 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Leadon was 14 cm, recorded at Wedderburn Bridge on 23 October 1990.

Across 8 measured rudd, the median measured length was 10.9 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 Leadon.

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Most recent observation27 July 2021d/s Upleadon Bridge · 1 fish

Largest measured rudd: 14 cm
Median length: 10.9 cm
Fish measured: 8
Survey locations: 5

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
14 cm	23 Oct 1990	Wedderburn Bridge	24560
13.5 cm	23 Oct 1990	Wedderburn Bridge	24560
12.2 cm	5 Jun 2002	Everess Farm	51260
11.8 cm	5 Sept 2007	Greenway bridge, Donnington	106593
10.1 cm	23 Oct 1990	Wedderburn Bridge	24560
8.5 cm	6 Sept 2007	Payford Bridge	106595
8.2 cm	27 Jul 2021	d/s Upleadon Bridge	160069
5.9 cm	6 Sept 2007	Payford Bridge	106595

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
d/s Upleadon Bridge	27 Jul 2021	27 Jul 2021	1
Payford Bridge	6 Sept 2007	6 Sept 2007	1
Greenway bridge, Donnington	5 Sept 2007	5 Sept 2007	1
Everess Farm	5 Jun 2002	5 Jun 2002	1
Wedderburn Bridge	23 Oct 1990	23 Oct 1990	1

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

1990–2021

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 8 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5.9 cm
Lower quarter: 8.4 cm
Median: 11 cm
Upper quarter: 12.5 cm
Largest: 14 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Leadon

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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