Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the Vernatt's Drain

Largest measured rudd: 15.4 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Vernatt's Drain was 15.4 cm, recorded at Downstream Pode Hole on 6 April 2016.

Across 30 measured rudd, the median measured length was 10 cm.

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

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Most recent observation6 April 2016Downstream Pode Hole · 11 fish

Largest measured rudd: 15.4 cm
Median length: 10 cm
Fish measured: 30
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
15.4 cm	6 Apr 2016	Downstream Pode Hole	147965
14.2 cm	6 Apr 2016	Downstream Pode Hole	147965
13.3 cm	6 Apr 2016	Downstream Pode Hole	147965
13.2 cm	6 Apr 2016	Downstream Pode Hole	147965
12.5 cm	24 Jul 1991	Downstream Pode Hole	54580
12.5 cm	18 Jul 1991	Sharpes Bridge (Vernatts Drain)	54581
12.1 cm	6 Apr 2016	Downstream Pode Hole	147965
11.7 cm	6 Apr 2016	Downstream Pode Hole	147965
11.7 cm	6 Apr 2016	Downstream Pode Hole	147965
11.7 cm	6 Apr 2016	Downstream Pode Hole	147965

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
Downstream Pode Hole	24 Jul 1991	6 Apr 2016	3
Sharpes Bridge (Vernatts Drain)	18 Jul 1991	26 Jul 1994	2
Pode Hole	31 Jul 1991	31 Jul 1991	1

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

1991–2016

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 30 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5 cm
Lower quarter: 7 cm
Median: 10 cm
Upper quarter: 11.7 cm
Largest: 15.4 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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