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Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Rmc

Largest measured rudd: 35.2 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Rmc was 35.2 cm, recorded at Appledore on 9 May 2008.

Across 812 measured rudd, the median measured length was 9.4 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 4 rudd. The median was 1.1 oz (0.032 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1.4 oz (0.04 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 Rmc.

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Most recent observation14 May 2024Appledore Seine Netting · 28 fish
Largest measured rudd
35.2 cm
Median length
9.4 cm
Fish measured
812
Survey locations
11

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
35.2 cm9 May 2008Appledore114964
28.6 cm4 Apr 2004Aldergate Bridge83139
26.5 cm14 May 2024Appledore Seine Netting164893
25.5 cm14 May 2024Appledore Seine Netting164893
25.5 cm2 May 2024Bilsington Seine Netting164892
24.1 cm11 May 2009Bilsington Seine Netting131525
23.2 cm7 Apr 2015Appledore Seine Netting144599
22.8 cm11 May 2009Bilsington Seine Netting131525
20.5 cm16 Apr 2007Ham Street106361
20.4 cm14 May 2024Appledore Seine Netting164893

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
Appledore Seine Netting9 May 200914 May 20245
Bilsington Seine Netting11 May 20092 May 20244
Stonebridge Seine Netting13 May 20091 May 20244
Ham Street Seine Netting5 May 200930 Apr 20245
Aldergate Bridge Seine Netting15 May 200922 May 20185
Ham Street11 Sept 20025 May 20127
Bilsington11 Aug 200210 Apr 20128
Appledore15 Aug 20054 Apr 20124
Aldergate Bridge4 Apr 20047 Apr 20105
Stonebridge17 Aug 200513 May 20095
Winchelsea at RMC / Brede Confluence29 Sept 200529 Sept 20051

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

2002–2024

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 812 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.1 cm
Lower quarter
7.7 cm
Median
9.4 cm
Upper quarter
11.8 cm
Largest
35.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 4 rudd. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0.3 oz (0.008 kg)
Lower quarter
0.8 oz (0.0215 kg)
Median
1.1 oz (0.032 kg)
Upper quarter
1.4 oz (0.0385 kg)
Heaviest
1.4 oz (0.04 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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