Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Tern

Largest measured rudd: 24 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Tern was 24 cm, recorded at Attingham Park on 3 June 2024.

Across 7 measured rudd, the median measured length was 12.9 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 11.3 oz (0.32 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 Tern.

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Most recent observation3 June 2024Attingham Park · 2 fish

Largest measured rudd: 24 cm
Median length: 12.9 cm
Fish measured: 7
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
24 cm	3 Jun 2024	Attingham Park	168316
20.6 cm	25 Apr 2007	Market Drayton	105207
14.4 cm	17 May 2018	Hall Farm	152542
12.9 cm	17 Apr 2002	Hall Farm	51810
12.4 cm	17 May 2018	Hall Farm	152542
11.9 cm	17 May 2018	Hall Farm	152542
8.6 cm	3 Jun 2024	Attingham Park	168316

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
Attingham Park	3 Jun 2024	3 Jun 2024	1
Hall Farm	17 Apr 2002	17 May 2018	2
Market Drayton	25 Apr 2007	25 Apr 2007	1

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

2002–2024

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: 8.6 cm
Lower quarter: 12.2 cm
Median: 12.9 cm
Upper quarter: 17.5 cm
Largest: 24 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight: 11.3 oz (0.32 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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