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Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Tove

Largest measured rudd: 18.2 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Tove was 18.2 cm, recorded at Grove Farm Shutlanger on 8 April 2015.

Across 8 measured rudd, the median measured length was 12.3 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 Tove.

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Most recent observation14 April 2026Grafton Regis · 1 fish
Largest measured rudd
18.2 cm
Median length
12.3 cm
Fish measured
8
Survey locations
4

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
18.2 cm8 Apr 2015Grove Farm Shutlanger144522
14.2 cm5 Aug 2019Cosgrove Lodge154989
12.8 cm14 Apr 2026Grafton Regis181000
12.3 cm27 Aug 2025Cosgrove Lodge178151
12.3 cm3 May 1988Castlethorpe28996
11.7 cm27 Aug 2025Cosgrove Lodge178151
11.6 cm27 Aug 2025Cosgrove Lodge178151
8.8 cm23 Nov 1994Castlethorpe29025

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
Grafton Regis14 Apr 202614 Apr 20261
Cosgrove Lodge5 Aug 201927 Aug 20252
Grove Farm Shutlanger8 Apr 20158 Apr 20151
Castlethorpe3 May 198823 Nov 19942

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

1988–2026

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 8 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
8.8 cm
Lower quarter
11.7 cm
Median
12.3 cm
Upper quarter
13.2 cm
Largest
18.2 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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