Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the Waxham Cut

Largest measured rudd: 14.8 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Waxham Cut was 14.8 cm, recorded at 94 on 24 August 1998.

Across 90 measured rudd, the median measured length was 10.7 cm.

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

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Most recent observation11 September 199893 · 1 fish

Largest measured rudd: 14.8 cm
Median length: 10.7 cm
Fish measured: 90
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
14.8 cm	24 Aug 1998	94	17021
14.5 cm	24 Aug 1998	94	17021
14.3 cm	24 Aug 1998	94	17021
14 cm	24 Aug 1998	94	17021
14 cm	24 Aug 1998	94	17021
13.5 cm	24 Aug 1998	94	17021
13.4 cm	24 Aug 1998	94	17021
13.4 cm	24 Aug 1998	94	17021
13 cm	24 Aug 1998	94	17021
12.9 cm	24 Aug 1998	94	17021

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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.

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Place surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding rudd
93	11 Sept 1998	11 Sept 1998	1
89	7 Sept 1998	7 Sept 1998	1
94	24 Aug 1998	24 Aug 1998	1

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

1998–1998

Survey records by year

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

398

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 90 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.5 cm
Lower quarter: 9.9 cm
Median: 10.7 cm
Upper quarter: 12 cm
Largest: 14.8 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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