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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the Bere Stream

Largest measured perch: 21.4 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Bere Stream was 21.4 cm, recorded at Lower Stockley Farm on 30 August 2005.

Across 12 measured perch, the median measured length was 15.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation31 July 2023Lower Stockley Farm · 1 fish
Largest measured perch
21.4 cm
Median length
15.5 cm
Fish measured
12
Survey locations
1

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured perch

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
21.4 cm30 Aug 2005Lower Stockley Farm85814
21 cm15 Aug 2013Lower Stockley Farm138098
17.5 cm15 Aug 2013Lower Stockley Farm138098
16.9 cm16 Jul 2019Lower Stockley Farm154851
16 cm16 Jul 2019Lower Stockley Farm154851
16 cm15 Aug 2013Lower Stockley Farm138098
15 cm16 Jul 2019Lower Stockley Farm154851
14.7 cm31 Jul 2023Lower Stockley Farm162826
14.2 cm30 Aug 2007Lower Stockley Farm106870
14.2 cm30 Aug 2007Lower Stockley Farm106870

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

Explore the river

Where perch were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one perch 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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding perch
Lower Stockley Farm2 Sept 200431 Jul 20236

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

2004–2023

Survey records by year

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

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 12 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
9.5 cm
Lower quarter
14.2 cm
Median
15.5 cm
Upper quarter
17.1 cm
Largest
21.4 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Bere Stream

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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