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Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Tidal Waveney

Largest measured rudd: 25.7 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Tidal Waveney was 25.7 cm, recorded at Beccles Boat Yards on 25 January 2024.

Across 34 measured rudd, the median measured length was 13.4 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 Tidal Waveney.

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Most recent observation4 February 2026Beccles Boat Yards · 10 fish
Largest measured rudd
25.7 cm
Median length
13.4 cm
Fish measured
34
Survey locations
1

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
25.7 cm25 Jan 2024Beccles Boat Yards164590
25.6 cm4 Feb 2026Beccles Boat Yards180555
24.5 cm4 Feb 2026Beccles Boat Yards180555
23.4 cm4 Feb 2026Beccles Boat Yards180555
21.3 cm4 Feb 2026Beccles Boat Yards180555
18.7 cm6 Feb 2017Beccles Boat Yards150296
17.9 cm4 Feb 2026Beccles Boat Yards180555
17.5 cm25 Jan 2024Beccles Boat Yards164590
17.2 cm4 Feb 2026Beccles Boat Yards180555
16.5 cm25 Jan 2024Beccles Boat Yards164590

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
Beccles Boat Yards15 Feb 20084 Feb 202613

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

2008–2026

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 34 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.8 cm
Lower quarter
8.5 cm
Median
13.5 cm
Upper quarter
17 cm
Largest
25.7 cm

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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