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Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Thet

Largest measured rudd: 34.3 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Thet was 34.3 cm, recorded at Kilverstone Estate on 11 February 1993.

Across 57 measured rudd, the median measured length was 8.1 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 Thet.

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Most recent observation22 October 2024Manor Farm Shropham · 1 fish
Largest measured rudd
34.3 cm
Median length
8.1 cm
Fish measured
57
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
34.3 cm11 Feb 1993Kilverstone Estate30018
27.3 cm15 Feb 1993Thetford30019
19.8 cm8 Feb 1993Larlingford30014
16.8 cm15 Feb 1993Thetford30019
15.8 cm19 Sept 2024Bridgham Bridge167113
14.3 cm12 Feb 1993Brettenham30017
14 cm19 Sept 2024Bridgham Bridge167113
12.7 cm2 Aug 2012Thetford132594
12.7 cm1 Aug 2012Snetterton Gravel Pits132568
11.3 cm29 Nov 1995Thetford30026

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
Manor Farm Shropham22 Oct 202422 Oct 20241
Bridgham Bridge19 Sept 202419 Sept 20241
Snetterton Gravel Pits22 Jan 199318 Sept 20245
East Harling27 Sept 201227 Sept 20121
Thetford15 Feb 19932 Aug 20123
Brettenham12 Feb 199312 Feb 19931
Kilverstone Estate11 Feb 199311 Feb 19931
Larlingford8 Feb 19938 Feb 19931

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

1993–2024

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 57 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.1 cm
Lower quarter
7.7 cm
Median
8.1 cm
Upper quarter
9.8 cm
Largest
34.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Thet

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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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