Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the Cripsey Brook

Largest measured perch: 26.1 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Cripsey Brook was 26.1 cm, recorded at Bansons Lane on 16 July 2024.

Across 11 measured perch, the median measured length was 20.9 cm.

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

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Most recent observation16 July 2024Bansons Lane · 1 fish

Largest measured perch: 26.1 cm
Median length: 20.9 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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
26.1 cm	16 Jul 2024	Bansons Lane	166616
23.7 cm	15 Aug 2004	Bansons Lane	81731
22.4 cm	15 Aug 2004	Bansons Lane	81731
21.7 cm	1 Aug 2003	Bansons Lane	76594
21.4 cm	1 Aug 2003	Bansons Lane	76594
20.9 cm	1 Aug 2003	Bansons Lane	76594
20.4 cm	15 Aug 2004	Bansons Lane	81731
17 cm	1 Aug 2003	Bansons Lane	76594
13 cm	28 Aug 2002	Bansons Lane	72438
13 cm	28 Aug 2002	Bansons Lane	72438

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
Bansons Lane	28 Aug 2002	16 Jul 2024	4
Moreton	15 Aug 2006	15 Aug 2006	1

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

2002–2024

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 11 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 12.1 cm
Lower quarter: 15 cm
Median: 20.9 cm
Upper quarter: 22.1 cm
Largest: 26.1 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Cripsey 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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