Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Roding

Largest measured rudd: 11.8 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Roding was 11.8 cm, recorded at High Ongar (Ongar Bridge) on 23 August 2018.

Across 7 measured rudd, the median measured length was 11.7 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 Roding.

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Most recent observation23 August 2018High Ongar (Ongar Bridge) · 2 fish

Largest measured rudd: 11.8 cm
Median length: 11.7 cm
Fish measured: 7
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
11.8 cm	23 Aug 2018	High Ongar (Ongar Bridge)	153126
11.8 cm	9 Aug 2013	Waples Mill	137826
11.7 cm	23 Aug 2018	High Ongar (Ongar Bridge)	153126
11.7 cm	2 Jul 2009	High Ongar (Ongar Bridge)	117666
7.9 cm	8 Sept 2016	Luxborough Lane	149444
7.8 cm	11 Aug 2015	High Ongar (Ongar Bridge)	145872
7.8 cm	22 Jun 2010	High Ongar (Ongar Bridge)	122458

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
High Ongar (Ongar Bridge)	2 Jul 2009	23 Aug 2018	4
Luxborough Lane	8 Sept 2016	8 Sept 2016	1
Waples Mill	9 Aug 2013	9 Aug 2013	1
Little Canfield	3 Mar 1990	3 Mar 1990	1

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

1990–2018

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 7 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7.8 cm
Lower quarter: 7.9 cm
Median: 11.7 cm
Upper quarter: 11.8 cm
Largest: 11.8 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Roding

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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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