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Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River US Wissey

Largest measured rudd: 15.8 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River US Wissey was 15.8 cm, recorded at Hilborough Mill on 7 January 1993.

Across 10 measured rudd, the median measured length was 12.8 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 Wissey.

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Most recent observation16 May 1996Hilborough Mill · 1 fish
Largest measured rudd
15.8 cm
Median length
12.8 cm
Fish measured
10
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
15.8 cm7 Jan 1993Hilborough Mill30204
14.8 cm7 Jan 1993Hilborough Mill30204
14.8 cm7 Jan 1993Hilborough Mill30204
13.8 cm7 Jan 1993Hilborough Mill30204
12.8 cm7 Jan 1993Hilborough Mill30204
12.8 cm7 Jan 1993Hilborough Mill30204
12.3 cm27 Jan 1993Bodney Meadows30205
12.3 cm27 Jan 1993Bodney Meadows30205
12.3 cm7 Jan 1993Buckenham Toft30206
11.3 cm16 May 1996Hilborough Mill30219

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
Hilborough Mill7 Jan 199316 May 19962
Bodney Meadows27 Jan 199327 Jan 19931
Buckenham Toft7 Jan 19937 Jan 19931

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

1993–1996

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 10 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
11.3 cm
Lower quarter
12.3 cm
Median
12.8 cm
Upper quarter
14.6 cm
Largest
15.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River US Wissey

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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