Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the Twenty Foot Drain

Largest measured rudd: 34.5 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Twenty Foot Drain was 34.5 cm, recorded at Goosetree Corner on 3 May 2023.

Across 156 measured rudd, the median measured length was 8.7 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 1 lb 16 oz (0.907 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the Twenty Foot Drain.

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Most recent observation6 May 2026Hobbs Lot Bridge · 2 fish

Largest measured rudd: 34.5 cm
Median length: 8.7 cm
Fish measured: 156
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
34.5 cm	3 May 2023	Goosetree Corner	162308
25 cm	10 May 2023	Hobbs Lot Bridge	162314
24.6 cm	10 May 2023	Hobbs Lot Bridge	162314
24.4 cm	10 May 2023	Hobbs Lot Bridge	162314
24 cm	10 May 2023	Hobbs Lot Bridge	162314
23.6 cm	10 May 2023	Hobbs Lot Bridge	162314
23.6 cm	10 May 2023	Hobbs Lot Bridge	162314
22 cm	10 May 2023	Hobbs Lot Bridge	162314
22 cm	10 May 2023	Hobbs Lot Bridge	162314
20 cm	10 May 2023	Hobbs Lot Bridge	162314

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
Hobbs Lot Bridge	30 Aug 1991	6 May 2026	8
Goosetree Corner	2 Sept 1991	30 Apr 2026	8
Holloways Bridge	18 May 2017	28 Apr 2026	3
Poplartree Bridge	4 Aug 2003	31 May 2011	6
Chainbridge	11 Sept 1991	21 Jul 2009	8
Shepperson's Bridge	10 Sept 1991	8 Jul 2009	7

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

1991–2026

Survey records by year

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

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092

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394

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098

199

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403

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305

406

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509

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311

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317

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323

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326

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 156 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 6.5 cm
Lower quarter: 7.8 cm
Median: 8.7 cm
Upper quarter: 11.4 cm
Largest: 34.5 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight: 1 lb 16 oz (0.907 kg)

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

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Explore the Twenty Foot Drain

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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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