Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the Roman River (Main Reaches)

Largest measured rudd: 18.1 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Roman River (Main Reaches) was 18.1 cm, recorded at Bounstead FGS on 2 October 1987.

Across 39 measured rudd, the median measured length was 10.3 cm.

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

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Most recent observation12 October 2025Bounstead FGS · 1 fish

Largest measured rudd: 18.1 cm
Median length: 10.3 cm
Fish measured: 39
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
18.1 cm	2 Oct 1987	Bounstead FGS	14679
18 cm	2 Oct 1987	Bounstead FGS	14679
17.7 cm	5 Oct 1987	Upstream Layer Mill	14680
17.4 cm	2 Oct 1987	Bounstead FGS	14679
16.2 cm	5 Oct 1987	Upstream Layer Mill	14680
16.1 cm	2 Oct 1987	Bounstead FGS	14679
16 cm	5 Oct 1987	Upstream Layer Mill	14680
15.8 cm	5 Oct 1987	Upstream Layer Mill	14680
15.8 cm	5 Oct 1987	Upstream Layer Mill	14680
15.1 cm	8 Nov 2005	Upstream Layer Mill	88025

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
Bounstead FGS	6 Mar 1984	12 Oct 2025	6
Park Farm	15 Mar 1984	21 Oct 2011	2
Upstream Layer Mill	5 Oct 1987	8 Nov 2005	2

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

1984–2025

Survey records by year

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

284

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125

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 39 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 3.2 cm
Lower quarter: 7.5 cm
Median: 10.3 cm
Upper quarter: 15.1 cm
Largest: 18.1 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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