Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River R.Slea

Largest measured rudd: 22.8 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River R.Slea was 22.8 cm, recorded at Halfpenny Hatch on 30 April 2007.

Across 315 measured rudd, the median measured length was 10 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 R.Slea.

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Most recent observation18 October 2013Chapel Hill (Kyme) · 1 fish
Largest measured rudd
22.8 cm
Median length
10 cm
Fish measured
315
Survey locations
7

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
22.8 cm30 Apr 2007Halfpenny Hatch105226
22.1 cm2 Jul 1997White House53387
21.4 cm18 Oct 2013Chapel Hill (Kyme)139739
20.7 cm2 Jul 1997White House53387
20.1 cm2 Jul 1997White House53387
19.8 cm30 Apr 2007Halfpenny Hatch105226
19.8 cm2 Jul 1997White House53387
19.7 cm2 Jul 1997White House53387
19.4 cm2 Jul 1997White House53387
19.2 cm2 Jul 1997White House53387

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
Chapel Hill (Kyme)5 Jul 201118 Oct 20132
South Kyme Bridge16 Sept 199111 Oct 20123
Halfpenny Hatch7 Jul 19978 Apr 20104
Manor Farm8 Jul 19978 Jul 19971
Cobblers Lock3 Jul 19973 Jul 19971
White House3 Sept 19912 Jul 19973
Wilsford Gauge Station18 Mar 199418 Mar 19941

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

1991–2013

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 315 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.1 cm
Lower quarter
8.6 cm
Median
10 cm
Upper quarter
11 cm
Largest
22.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River R.Slea

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

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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