Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Sow

Largest measured rudd: 9.5 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Sow was 9.5 cm, recorded at Chebsey on 14 April 2004.

Across 3 measured rudd, the median measured length was 8.9 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 Sow.

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Most recent observation25 April 2013Byanna Farm, Eccleshall · 1 fish

Largest measured rudd: 9.5 cm
Median length: 8.9 cm
Fish measured: 3
Survey locations: 3

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
9.5 cm	14 Apr 2004	Chebsey	79650
8.9 cm	17 May 2006	Sea Cadets, Riverway, Stafford	90782
8.4 cm	25 Apr 2013	Byanna Farm, Eccleshall	136053

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
Byanna Farm, Eccleshall	25 Apr 2013	25 Apr 2013	1
Sea Cadets, Riverway, Stafford	17 May 2006	17 May 2006	1
Chebsey	14 Apr 2004	14 Apr 2004	1

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

2004–2013

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 3 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 8.4 cm
Lower quarter: 8.7 cm
Median: 8.9 cm
Upper quarter: 9.2 cm
Largest: 9.5 cm

0–99 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Sow

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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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