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Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Thurne

Largest measured rudd: 20.7 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Thurne was 20.7 cm, recorded at Martham Boat Dyke on 25 February 2008.

Across 6 measured rudd, the median measured length was 16.7 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 Thurne.

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Most recent observation24 February 2017Potter Heigham inner basin · 1 fish
Largest measured rudd
20.7 cm
Median length
16.7 cm
Fish measured
6
Survey locations
2

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
20.7 cm25 Feb 2008Martham Boat Dyke117068
19 cm25 Feb 2008Martham Boat Dyke117068
18.5 cm26 Feb 2013Potter Heigham inner basin135590
14.9 cm27 Jan 2005Potter Heigham inner basin83930
12.2 cm24 Feb 2017Potter Heigham inner basin150306
11.6 cm18 Jan 2012Potter Heigham inner basin130046

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
Potter Heigham inner basin27 Jan 200524 Feb 20174
Martham Boat Dyke25 Feb 200825 Feb 20081

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

2005–2017

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 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
11.6 cm
Lower quarter
12.9 cm
Median
16.7 cm
Upper quarter
18.9 cm
Largest
20.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Thurne

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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