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Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Shuttle

Largest measured rudd: 16.5 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Shuttle was 16.5 cm, recorded at Bexley Park, River Shuttle on 14 June 2019.

Across 18 measured rudd, the median measured length was 12.8 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 5 rudd. The median was 2.1 oz (0.06 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 2.5 oz (0.072 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 Shuttle.

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Most recent observation13 May 2026Bexley Park, River Shuttle · 3 fish
Largest measured rudd
16.5 cm
Median length
12.8 cm
Fish measured
18
Survey locations
1

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
16.5 cm14 Jun 2019Bexley Park, River Shuttle154729
16.4 cm13 May 2026Bexley Park, River Shuttle181931
16.3 cm13 May 2026Bexley Park, River Shuttle181931
15.5 cm11 Jul 2003Bexley Park, River Shuttle77017
15.5 cm11 Jul 2003Bexley Park, River Shuttle77017
14.9 cm12 Aug 2009Bexley Park, River Shuttle119615
14.7 cm11 Jul 2003Bexley Park, River Shuttle77017
14.5 cm13 May 2026Bexley Park, River Shuttle181931
13.5 cm11 Jul 2003Bexley Park, River Shuttle77017
12.2 cm5 Jun 2013Bexley Park, River Shuttle136251

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
Bexley Park, River Shuttle11 Jul 200313 May 20266

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

2003–2026

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 18 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
8 cm
Lower quarter
10.5 cm
Median
12.9 cm
Upper quarter
15.4 cm
Largest
16.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 5 rudd. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
1.2 oz (0.034 kg)
Lower quarter
1.5 oz (0.042 kg)
Median
2.1 oz (0.06 kg)
Upper quarter
2.4 oz (0.067 kg)
Heaviest
2.5 oz (0.072 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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