Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the River Wharfe

Largest measured rudd: 17.7 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Wharfe was 17.7 cm, recorded at Pool Mill on 15 August 2002.

Across 5 measured rudd, the median measured length was 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 Wharfe.

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Most recent observation9 August 2006Tadcaster post 2006 · 1 fish

Largest measured rudd: 17.7 cm
Median length: 8 cm
Fish measured: 5
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
17.7 cm	15 Aug 2002	Pool Mill	73225
9.6 cm	9 Aug 2006	Tadcaster post 2006	100804
8 cm	19 Jul 2002	Wetherby Grange	73198
7.7 cm	19 Jul 2002	Wetherby Grange	73198
7.7 cm	19 Jul 2002	Wetherby Grange	73198

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
Tadcaster post 2006	9 Aug 2006	9 Aug 2006	1
Pool Mill	15 Aug 2002	15 Aug 2002	1
Wetherby Grange	19 Jul 2002	19 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.

2002–2006

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 5 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7.7 cm
Lower quarter: 7.7 cm
Median: 8 cm
Upper quarter: 9.6 cm
Largest: 17.7 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Wharfe

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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