Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the Dowles Brook

Largest measured perch: 5.6 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Dowles Brook was 5.6 cm, recorded at Furnace Mill on 30 June 1998.

This is the only individual perch length in the dataset for this river.

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

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Most recent observation6 August 2008Dowles Manor

Largest measured perch: 5.6 cm
Length sample: 1 fish
Survey records: 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
5.6 cm	30 Jun 1998	Furnace Mill	73666

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
Dowles Manor	28 Jul 1993	6 Aug 2008	2
Furnace Mill	30 Jun 1998	30 Jun 1998	1
Wyre Forest	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.

1993–2008

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Recorded length

One individual length was recorded for this fish and river.

Recorded length: 5.6 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Dowles 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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