Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Welland

Largest measured rudd: 26.5 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Welland was 26.5 cm, recorded at Downstream Harringworth Road Bridge on 7 May 1993.

Across 29 measured rudd, the median measured length was 13.2 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 Welland.

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Most recent observation13 May 2014Downstream Gretton Road Bridge · 1 fish

Largest measured rudd: 26.5 cm
Median length: 13.2 cm
Fish measured: 29
Survey locations: 8

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
26.5 cm	7 May 1993	Downstream Harringworth Road Bridge	54260
24 cm	7 May 1993	Downstream Harringworth Road Bridge	54260
23.5 cm	7 May 1993	Downstream Harringworth Road Bridge	54260
22 cm	29 Jun 1993	Peg 216	54206
19 cm	29 Jun 1993	Peg 216	54206
19 cm	29 Jun 1993	Peg 216	54206
19 cm	29 Jun 1993	Peg 216	54206
17 cm	29 Jun 1993	Peg 216	54206
17 cm	29 Jun 1993	Peg 216	54206
16 cm	29 Jun 1993	Peg 216	54206

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
Downstream Gretton Road Bridge	13 May 2014	13 May 2014	1
300 yard Downstream Ashley Gauging Weir	14 Apr 2014	15 Apr 2014	2
Upstream Ashley Road Bridge	16 May 2011	16 May 2011	1
Peg 216	29 Jun 1993	29 Jun 1993	1
Peg 397	1 Jun 1993	1 Jun 1993	1
Downstream Harringworth Road Bridge	12 Jun 1990	7 May 1993	2
Downstream Gunthorpe Road Bridge	3 Oct 1990	3 Oct 1990	1
Upstream Wakerly Road Bridge	20 Jun 1990	20 Jun 1990	1

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

1990–2014

Survey records by year

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

390

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393

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314

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 29 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7 cm
Lower quarter: 10.7 cm
Median: 13.2 cm
Upper quarter: 17 cm
Largest: 26.5 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River Welland

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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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