Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Pevensey Levels

Largest measured rudd: 17.5 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Pevensey Levels was 17.5 cm, recorded at Pevensey Haven on 14 August 2008.

Across 49 measured rudd, the median measured length was 9 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 3 rudd. The median was 0.4 oz (0.012 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 2.7 oz (0.077 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 Pevensey Levels.

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Most recent observation16 September 2025Langney Sewer · 5 fish

Largest measured rudd: 17.5 cm
Median length: 9 cm
Fish measured: 49
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
17.5 cm	14 Aug 2008	Pevensey Haven	114543
15.9 cm	15 Sept 2006	Horse Eye Sewer	102733
15.5 cm	16 Sept 2025	Langney Sewer	178671
15.2 cm	16 Sept 2025	Langney Sewer	178671
15.1 cm	16 Sept 2025	Langney Sewer	178671
13 cm	14 May 2013	Kentland Fleet	136018
12.2 cm	14 May 2013	Kentland Fleet	136018
12.1 cm	14 May 2013	Kentland Fleet	136018
11.5 cm	14 May 2013	Kentland Fleet	136018
11.4 cm	16 Sept 2025	Langney Sewer	178671

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
Langney Sewer	16 Sept 2025	16 Sept 2025	1
Pevensey Haven	20 Aug 2007	6 Jul 2016	3
Kentland Fleet	28 Sept 2006	4 Jul 2016	3
Horse Eye Sewer	15 Sept 2006	15 Sept 2006	1

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

2006–2025

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 49 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5.4 cm
Lower quarter: 7 cm
Median: 9 cm
Upper quarter: 10.4 cm
Largest: 17.5 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 3 rudd. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.1 oz (0.003 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.3 oz (0.0075 kg)
Median: 0.4 oz (0.012 kg)
Upper quarter: 1.6 oz (0.0445 kg)
Heaviest: 2.7 oz (0.077 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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