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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the Bury Brook

Largest measured perch: 28.5 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Bury Brook was 28.5 cm, recorded at Ramsey Golf Course on 13 October 2004.

Across 11 measured perch, the median measured length was 14.7 cm.

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

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Most recent observation24 October 2024DS Ramsey Golf Course · 1 fish
Largest measured perch
28.5 cm
Median length
14.7 cm
Fish measured
11
Survey locations
2

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
28.5 cm13 Oct 2004Ramsey Golf Course82763
20 cm24 Oct 2024DS Ramsey Golf Course167770
19.6 cm2 Mar 2011DS Ramsey Golf Course125964
15.3 cm19 Apr 2018Ramsey Golf Course152502
14.9 cm2 Mar 2011DS Ramsey Golf Course125964
14.7 cm4 Mar 2015Ramsey Golf Course144448
14.1 cm4 Mar 2015Ramsey Golf Course144448
13.3 cm4 Mar 2015Ramsey Golf Course144448
12.9 cm2 Mar 2011DS Ramsey Golf Course125964
9.8 cm2 Mar 2011DS Ramsey Golf Course125964

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
DS Ramsey Golf Course2 Mar 201124 Oct 20242
Ramsey Golf Course13 Oct 200419 Apr 20183

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

2004–2024

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 11 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6 cm
Lower quarter
13.1 cm
Median
14.7 cm
Upper quarter
17.5 cm
Largest
28.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Bury Brook

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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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