Rudd · Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Rudd in the Well Creek

Largest measured rudd: 28.6 cm

The largest rudd measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Well Creek was 28.6 cm, recorded at Outwell Common on 24 May 2017.

Across 744 measured rudd, the median measured length was 8.3 cm.

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

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Most recent observation12 May 2026Marmont Priory · 54 fish

Largest measured rudd: 28.6 cm
Median length: 8.3 cm
Fish measured: 744
Survey locations: 7

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
28.6 cm	24 May 2017	Outwell Common	150470
28.4 cm	17 May 2023	Upwell	162333
27 cm	25 May 2017	Salters Lode	150463
26.6 cm	24 May 2017	Outwell Common	150470
26.1 cm	24 May 2017	Outwell Common	150470
25.3 cm	30 Apr 1999	Outwell Common	29750
24.8 cm	23 Apr 1999	Aqueduct Bridge	29751
24.6 cm	17 May 2023	Upwell	162333
24.5 cm	17 May 2023	Upwell	162333
24 cm	16 May 2023	Marmont Priory	162332

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
Marmont Priory	29 May 1991	12 May 2026	6
Outwell Common	4 Jun 1991	23 May 2023	5
Upwell	25 Apr 1989	17 May 2023	4
Salters Lode	27 Apr 1999	25 May 2017	2
Aqueduct Bridge	27 Apr 1989	21 Jun 2006	5
Boundry Farm	5 Jun 1991	1 Jun 1994	2
Walsingham Fen	8 May 1989	25 May 1994	3

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

1989–2026

Survey records by year

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

389

090

691

092

093

694

095

096

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098

499

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002

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005

106

007

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317

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323

024

025

126

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 744 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5 cm
Lower quarter: 7.3 cm
Median: 8.3 cm
Upper quarter: 10 cm
Largest: 28.6 cm

0–99 mm

550

100–199 mm

154

200–299 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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