Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Main Bristol Frome

Largest measured rudd: 22.1 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Bristol Frome was 22.1 cm, recorded at Frampton Cotterell on 21 July 1998.

Across 4 measured rudd, the median measured length was 14.9 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 7.2 oz (0.205 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Main Bristol Frome.

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Most recent observation3 July 2013Eastville Park (Te) · 1 fish

Largest measured rudd: 22.1 cm
Median length: 14.9 cm
Fish measured: 4
Survey locations: 4

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
22.1 cm	21 Jul 1998	Frampton Cotterell	77170
16.4 cm	21 Aug 2007	Oldbury Court	108372
13.4 cm	3 Aug 2010	Frenchay, Flock Mill (Te)	123285
11.1 cm	3 Jul 2013	Eastville Park (Te)	136907

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
Eastville Park (Te)	3 Jul 2013	3 Jul 2013	1
Frenchay, Flock Mill (Te)	3 Aug 2010	3 Aug 2010	1
Oldbury Court	21 Aug 2007	21 Aug 2007	1
Frampton Cotterell	21 Jul 1998	21 Jul 1998	1

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

1998–2013

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: 11.1 cm
Lower quarter: 12.8 cm
Median: 14.9 cm
Upper quarter: 17.8 cm
Largest: 22.1 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight: 7.2 oz (0.205 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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