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Common rudd

Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Family
Cyprinidae
Max Length
62 cm
Max Weight
1.8 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
freshwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
1,060

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Maggots

    Effective all year round.

  • Sweetcorn

    A classic and highly effective bait.

  • Bread flake

    Use a small hook and fish on the surface.

  • Worms

    Lobworms or dendrobaenas are ideal.

  • Hempseed

    Good for pre-baiting swim or mixed in groundbait.

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia #1Spinner

    Small spinners work well in clear water.

    Buy
  • Rapala Original Floater 05Crankbait

    Excellent for shallow water fishing.

    Buy
  • Savage Gear Cannibal Shad 6.8cmSoft Plastic

    Use a small jig head to present naturally.

    Buy
  • Strike King Red Eye Shad 1/4 ozLipless Crankbait

    Cast and retrieve with varied speed.

    Buy
  • Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 50SMinnow

    Twitch the lure to attract rudd

    Buy

Techniques

Rudd often feed near the surface, so try using a float or fishing without weights to present your bait naturally.

Where to Find Common rudd

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Common rudd?+

Popular baits for Common rudd include Maggots, Sweetcorn, Bread flake, Worms, Hempseed. Tip: Rudd often feed near the surface, so try using a float or fishing without weights to present your bait naturally.

Where can I catch Common rudd?+

Common rudd can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include England, United Kingdom; New York, United States; Uusimaa, Finland. WikiCatch lists 1060 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Common rudd get?+

Common rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus) can reach up to 61.69999837875366 cm in length and 1.75 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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