Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the Bridgwater / Taunton Canal

Largest measured perch: 16.4 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Bridgwater / Taunton Canal was 16.4 cm, recorded at Upstream Maiden Brook on 20 April 1994.

Across 20 measured perch, the median measured length was 11.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 20 perch. The median was 0.8 oz (0.0235 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 2.2 oz (0.061 kg).

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

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Most recent observation19 May 1994Bowerings · 2 fish

Largest measured perch: 16.4 cm
Median length: 11.2 cm
Fish measured: 20
Survey locations: 6

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured perch

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
16.4 cm	20 Apr 1994	Upstream Maiden Brook	79648
15.1 cm	11 May 1994	Fordgate	79685
13.9 cm	11 May 1994	Fordgate	79685
13.7 cm	5 May 1994	Downstream Lower Maunsel Lock	79676
13.6 cm	12 May 1994	Coxland	79695
13.5 cm	5 May 1994	Downstream Lower Maunsel Lock	79676
11.7 cm	5 May 1994	Downstream Lower Maunsel Lock	79676
11.5 cm	5 May 1994	Downstream Lower Maunsel Lock	79676
11.4 cm	5 May 1994	Downstream Lower Maunsel Lock	79676
11.2 cm	5 May 1994	Downstream Lower Maunsel Lock	79676

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

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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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding perch
Bowerings	19 May 1994	19 May 1994	1
Stock Moor Rhyne	18 May 1994	18 May 1994	1
Coxland	12 May 1994	12 May 1994	1
Fordgate	11 May 1994	11 May 1994	1
Downstream Lower Maunsel Lock	5 May 1994	5 May 1994	1
Upstream Maiden Brook	20 Apr 1994	20 Apr 1994	1

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

1994–1994

Survey records by year

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

694

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 20 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 6.7 cm
Lower quarter: 8.1 cm
Median: 11.2 cm
Upper quarter: 13.5 cm
Largest: 16.4 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 20 perch. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.1 oz (0.003 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.3 oz (0.0088 kg)
Median: 0.8 oz (0.0235 kg)
Upper quarter: 1.4 oz (0.0405 kg)
Heaviest: 2.2 oz (0.061 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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