Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Steeping FMU

Largest measured rudd: 19.2 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Steeping FMU was 19.2 cm, recorded at Crows Bridge on 23 May 2016.

Across 87 measured rudd, the median measured length was 9.1 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 Steeping FMU.

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Most recent observation23 May 2016Crows Bridge · 20 fish

Largest measured rudd: 19.2 cm
Median length: 9.1 cm
Fish measured: 87
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
19.2 cm	23 May 2016	Crows Bridge	148348
18.6 cm	23 May 2016	Crows Bridge	148348
17.6 cm	23 May 2016	Crows Bridge	148348
17.4 cm	23 May 2016	Crows Bridge	148348
17.4 cm	23 May 2016	Crows Bridge	148348
16.8 cm	23 May 2016	Crows Bridge	148348
16.3 cm	23 May 2016	Crows Bridge	148348
16.2 cm	23 May 2016	Crows Bridge	148348
15.8 cm	23 May 2016	Crows Bridge	148348
15.8 cm	21 Jun 2007	Upstream A52 Bridge	105684

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
Crows Bridge	17 Jun 2008	23 May 2016	3
Firsby	5 Aug 2004	22 Jul 2008	5
Upstream A52 Bridge	29 Jul 2005	8 Jul 2008	3
Thorpe Culvert	27 Aug 2004	7 Jul 2008	2

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

2004–2016

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded rudd that year.

204

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106

207

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116

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 87 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5.8 cm
Lower quarter: 8.4 cm
Median: 9.1 cm
Upper quarter: 11.5 cm
Largest: 19.2 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

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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