Description
The Common Rudd is a freshwater fish spread around Europe and middle Asia. The Rudd is very similar to the Roach, except with yellow eyes with a big red spot above the pupil. The Rudd grows up to a size of 18-20in (45-50cm) with an average of about 10in (25cm). Rudd were reported in the United States at least as early as 1925. It is unlawful to possess live Rudd in the state of Tennessee. No person,or corporation can possess, sell, offer for sale, import, bring or release Rudd into the State of Alabama.
― In-game description
This is the Wiki page for the Rudd found in Aguas Claras Municipio.
Summary
Habitats
Rudd can be found in Shallow Pond, Deep Pond, Lake Shore, Shallow Lake, Deep Lake, Upriver, Middle River, and River Mouth.
Bait & Lure Preferences
Bloodworm, Pearl Barley, Imitation Dog Biscuits, Wafters – White, High Impact, Bread, Dough, Redworm, Artificial Corn – Yellow, Boilies – Natural, Corn, Dog Biscuits, Pellets – Regular, can be used to lure and catch Rudd in COTW the Angler.
Traits
The Rudd has the following traits:
- Bottom Lurker:
Prefers swimming closer to the bottom.
- Easily Spooked:
Gets easily scared by human presence.
Tips for catching Rudd
Preferred Bait
The Rudd preferes Bloodworm as bait. If you use Bloodworm you have the best chance of cathing a Rudd.
Time of Day
The best time for catching a Rudd is during ☀️Daytime and 🌙Nighttime.
Water Temperature
Rudd will bite when the water temperature is between 0.0°C and 30.0°C, with an ideal temperature of 15.0°C.
Ranks & Hook Sizes
| Rank | Hook Size |
|---|---|
| 👶Juvenile (0.05-0.8kg) | 10 and 9 |
| 🥉Bronze (0.8-1.3kg) | 8 and 7 |
| 🥈Silver (1.3-1.5kg) | 6 |
| 🥇Gold (1.5-2.35kg) | 5 |
| 💎Diamond (2.35-3kg) | 4 |
Rudd Hotspots Map
A map with known hotspots for Rudd. These are locations where Diamond Rudd have been caugth, but they don't guarantee a Diamond Rank catch. Also, other ranks of Rudd can be caught at these locations.
