Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the Ell Brook

Largest measured perch: 19.2 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Ell Brook was 19.2 cm, recorded at Malswick on 12 November 1991.

Across 7 measured perch, the median measured length was 12 cm.

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

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Most recent observation28 June 2012Tibberton · 1 fish

Largest measured perch: 19.2 cm
Median length: 12 cm
Fish measured: 7
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
19.2 cm	12 Nov 1991	Malswick	52282
19.1 cm	21 Aug 1996	Tibberton	80271
16.2 cm	12 Nov 1991	Tibberton	52283
12 cm	28 Jun 2012	Tibberton	132510
10.5 cm	11 Jul 2007	Poykes Farm, Newent	105902
9.5 cm	11 Jul 2007	Poykes Farm, Newent	105902
9.5 cm	11 Jul 2007	Poykes Farm, Newent	105902

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
Tibberton	12 Nov 1991	28 Jun 2012	3
Poykes Farm, Newent	11 Jul 2007	11 Jul 2007	1
Malswick	12 Nov 1991	12 Nov 1991	1

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

1991–2012

Survey records by year

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

291

092

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095

196

097

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099

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107

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112

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 7 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 9.5 cm
Lower quarter: 10 cm
Median: 12 cm
Upper quarter: 17.7 cm
Largest: 19.2 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Ell 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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