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Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River West Fen Catchwater

Largest measured rudd: 18.8 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River West Fen Catchwater was 18.8 cm, recorded at West Houses on 16 May 2000.

Across 49 measured rudd, the median measured length was 9.8 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 West Fen Catchwater.

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Most recent observation2 May 2013West Houses · 3 fish
Largest measured rudd
18.8 cm
Median length
9.8 cm
Fish measured
49
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
18.8 cm16 May 2000West Houses59007
14.8 cm7 Jun 2010West Houses124134
14.5 cm7 Jun 2010West Houses124134
14.5 cm7 Jun 2010West Houses124134
14.5 cm12 Jun 2008West Houses111304
14.4 cm7 Jun 2007West Houses105483
14.4 cm20 May 1996West Houses58248
14.3 cm12 Jun 2008West Houses111304
12.8 cm7 Jun 2010West Houses124134
12.2 cm12 Jun 2008West Houses111304

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 Houses20 May 19962 May 20138
Hall Lane Stickney15 May 199615 May 19961

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

1996–2013

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 49 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.2 cm
Lower quarter
8.5 cm
Median
9.8 cm
Upper quarter
11.5 cm
Largest
18.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River West Fen Catchwater

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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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