Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the Brinkworth Brook

Largest measured perch: 22 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Brinkworth Brook was 22 cm, recorded at Somerford Bridge (Te) on 13 July 2006.

Across 4 measured perch, the median measured length was 21.6 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 4 perch. The median was 6 oz (0.171 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 6.7 oz (0.189 kg).

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

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Most recent observation13 July 2006Somerford Bridge (Te) · 4 fish

Largest measured perch: 22 cm
Median length: 21.6 cm
Fish measured: 4
Survey locations: 3

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
22 cm	13 Jul 2006	Somerford Bridge (Te)	100120
21.7 cm	13 Jul 2006	Somerford Bridge (Te)	100120
21.5 cm	13 Jul 2006	Somerford Bridge (Te)	100120
12.6 cm	13 Jul 2006	Somerford Bridge (Te)	100120

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding perch
Somerford Bridge (Te)	21 Jul 1993	13 Jul 2006	2
Brinkworth	29 Jul 1993	29 Jul 1993	1
Hookers Gate	28 Jul 1993	28 Jul 1993	1

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

1993–2006

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 12.6 cm
Lower quarter: 19.3 cm
Median: 21.6 cm
Upper quarter: 21.8 cm
Largest: 22 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 4 perch. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 5.9 oz (0.168 kg)
Lower quarter: 6 oz (0.1695 kg)
Median: 6 oz (0.171 kg)
Upper quarter: 6.2 oz (0.1762 kg)
Heaviest: 6.7 oz (0.189 kg)

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

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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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