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Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Severn

Largest measured rudd: 29.3 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Severn was 29.3 cm, recorded at Upper Arley on 15 July 1998.

Across 19 measured rudd, the median measured length was 12 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 Severn.

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Most recent observation22 April 2025Upton Marina Basin EQSD · 1 fish
Largest measured rudd
29.3 cm
Median length
12 cm
Fish measured
19
Survey locations
8

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
29.3 cm15 Jul 1998Upper Arley73719
20 cm14 Jul 1998Lower Allscott73716
17.9 cm14 Jul 1998Lower Allscott73716
16.4 cm29 Jun 2006Pitchcroft99951
14.6 cm8 May 2018Upton Marina Basin EQSD152514
13.7 cm11 May 2017Upton Marina Basin EQSD150400
12.7 cm8 May 2018Upton Marina Basin EQSD152514
12.4 cm8 May 2018Upton Marina Basin EQSD152514
12.3 cm15 Jul 2009Quatford119337
12 cm8 May 2018Upton Marina Basin EQSD152514

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
Upton Marina Basin EQSD11 May 201722 Apr 20254
Worcester racecourse fish rescue17 Mar 202017 Mar 20201
Quatford15 Jul 200915 Jul 20091
Hampton Loade9 Aug 200515 Jul 20092
Pitchcroft29 Jun 200629 Jun 20061
Upper Arley15 Jul 199828 Jun 20062
Stourport 38228 Jun 200628 Jun 20061
Lower Allscott14 Jul 199814 Jul 19981

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

1998–2025

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 19 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
8.3 cm
Lower quarter
10.1 cm
Median
12 cm
Upper quarter
14.2 cm
Largest
29.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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