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Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Tidal Yare

Largest measured rudd: 32 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Tidal Yare was 32 cm, recorded at Brundall boatyard on 6 February 2023.

Across 89 measured rudd, the median measured length was 12.2 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 Yare.

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Most recent observation29 January 2026Rockland Staithe · 12 fish
Largest measured rudd
32 cm
Median length
12.2 cm
Fish measured
89
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
32 cm6 Feb 2023Brundall boatyard162282
31.2 cm6 Feb 2023Brundall boatyard162282
30.7 cm6 Feb 2023Brundall boatyard162282
30.2 cm6 Feb 2023Brundall boatyard162282
29.7 cm4 Jan 2024Brundall boatyard164477
28.7 cm12 Feb 2019Brundall boatyard154460
28 cm22 Jan 2018Brundall boatyard152477
28 cm27 Feb 2017Brundall boatyard150307
27.2 cm28 Jan 2026Brundall boatyard180553
27.2 cm12 Feb 2019Brundall boatyard154460

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
Rockland Staithe1 Feb 201129 Jan 20269
Brundall boatyard12 Feb 200828 Jan 202613
Whitlingham Outfall18 Nov 198618 Nov 19861

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

1986–2026

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 89 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.4 cm
Lower quarter
8.7 cm
Median
12.2 cm
Upper quarter
16.5 cm
Largest
32 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Tidal Yare

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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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