Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Wantsum

Largest measured rudd: 18.2 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wantsum was 18.2 cm, recorded at Wantsum AC car park on 22 September 2006.

Across 67 measured rudd, the median measured length was 10.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 1.1 oz (0.03 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Wantsum.

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Most recent observation30 April 2026Wantsum AC car park · 9 fish

Largest measured rudd: 18.2 cm
Median length: 10.2 cm
Fish measured: 67
Survey locations: 2

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured rudd

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
18.2 cm	22 Sept 2006	Wantsum AC car park	103383
16.5 cm	19 May 2011	Reculver Sluice	128919
16 cm	21 Sept 2006	Reculver Sluice	103381
15.3 cm	12 May 2011	Wantsum AC car park	128192
14.2 cm	19 May 2011	Reculver Sluice	128919
14.1 cm	22 Sept 2006	Wantsum AC car park	103383
13.9 cm	19 May 2011	Reculver Sluice	128919
13.4 cm	19 May 2011	Reculver Sluice	128919
13.2 cm	13 Jul 2005	Wantsum AC car park	87429
12.9 cm	19 May 2011	Reculver Sluice	128919

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding rudd
Wantsum AC car park	30 Oct 2003	30 Apr 2026	5
Reculver Sluice	27 Jul 2004	14 Jul 2015	4

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

2003–2026

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded rudd that year.

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 67 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7.4 cm
Lower quarter: 9.4 cm
Median: 10.2 cm
Upper quarter: 11.9 cm
Largest: 18.2 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight: 1.1 oz (0.03 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Wantsum

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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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