Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Western Rother

Largest measured rudd: 19.7 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Western Rother was 19.7 cm, recorded at Stanbridge on 24 June 2008.

Across 51 measured rudd, the median measured length was 12.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 42 rudd. The median was 1.2 oz (0.033 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 3.6 oz (0.101 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 Western Rother.

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Most recent observation18 June 2026Coultershaw · 4 fish

Largest measured rudd: 19.7 cm
Median length: 12.2 cm
Fish measured: 51
Survey locations: 6

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
19.7 cm	24 Jun 2008	Stanbridge	111610
17.4 cm	17 Jul 2002	Durford Bridge	62302
16.1 cm	13 Jul 2004	Durford Bridge	80587
14.9 cm	17 Jul 2002	Durford Bridge	62302
14.2 cm	17 Jul 2002	Durford Bridge	62302
14.1 cm	17 Jul 2002	Durford Bridge	62302
13.9 cm	10 Jul 2007	Durford Bridge	106562
13.9 cm	17 Jul 2002	Durford Bridge	62302
13.8 cm	17 Jul 2002	Durford Bridge	62302
13.6 cm	28 Jun 2005	Durford Bridge	86719

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
Coultershaw	18 Jun 2026	18 Jun 2026	1
Fittleworth Bridge	16 Jul 2015	23 Jun 2025	3
Stanbridge	24 Jun 2008	24 Jun 2008	1
Durford Bridge	17 Jul 2002	10 Jul 2007	6
Terwick Mill	14 Jul 2004	14 Jul 2004	1
Habin Bridge	17 Jul 2002	17 Jul 2002	1

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

2002–2026

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 51 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7.1 cm
Lower quarter: 11.2 cm
Median: 12.2 cm
Upper quarter: 13.2 cm
Largest: 19.7 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 42 rudd. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.4 oz (0.012 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.9 oz (0.0262 kg)
Median: 1.2 oz (0.033 kg)
Upper quarter: 1.5 oz (0.0422 kg)
Heaviest: 3.6 oz (0.101 kg)

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

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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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