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Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River US Lark

Largest measured rudd: 23.3 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River US Lark was 23.3 cm, recorded at Chimney Mill on 21 May 1992.

Across 55 measured rudd, the median measured length was 11.3 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 US Lark.

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Most recent observation18 July 2024West Stow Country Park · 1 fish
Largest measured rudd
23.3 cm
Median length
11.3 cm
Fish measured
55
Survey locations
10

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
23.3 cm21 May 1992Chimney Mill30108
21.3 cm21 May 1992Chimney Mill30108
20.8 cm10 Jun 1992Abbey Gardens30105
20.5 cm10 Jun 1992Abbey Gardens30105
19.8 cm10 Jun 1992Abbey Gardens30105
19.8 cm21 May 1992Chimney Mill30108
19.3 cm10 Jun 1992Abbey Gardens30105
17.8 cm10 Jun 1992Abbey Gardens30105
17.3 cm18 Feb 2000Clough Staunch30097
15.8 cm5 Jun 1992Barton Mills30114

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
West Stow Country Park22 Feb 200018 Jul 20243
Bridge Farm Rushbrooke17 Jul 202417 Jul 20241
Mill Farm Hengrave11 Jul 201211 Jul 20121
Clough Staunch26 May 199210 Jul 20123
Barton Mills5 Jun 19922 Aug 20072
Temple Weir18 Jul 200718 Jul 20071
Chimney Mill21 May 199229 Jun 20073
Duck Sluice14 Feb 200013 Jun 20072
Fornham Golf Course2 Jun 199228 Jan 20002
Abbey Gardens10 Jun 199220 May 19952

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

1992–2024

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 55 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.3 cm
Lower quarter
9 cm
Median
11.3 cm
Upper quarter
14.6 cm
Largest
23.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River US Lark

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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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