Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the Herrings Stream

Largest measured perch: 35.7 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Herrings Stream was 35.7 cm, recorded at Downstream Herring Bridge on 21 July 2003.

Across 50 measured perch, the median measured length was 13.8 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 50 perch. The median was 1.5 oz (0.042 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 13.7 oz (0.842 kg).

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

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Most recent observation11 August 2005Downstream Herring Bridge · 2 fish

Largest measured perch: 35.7 cm
Median length: 13.8 cm
Fish measured: 50
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
35.7 cm	21 Jul 2003	Downstream Herring Bridge	76622
25 cm	29 Aug 2002	Downstream Herring Bridge	61300
23 cm	29 Aug 2002	Downstream Herring Bridge	61300
22.3 cm	29 Aug 2002	Downstream Herring Bridge	61300
21.9 cm	21 Jul 2003	Downstream Herring Bridge	76622
20.7 cm	29 Aug 2002	Downstream Herring Bridge	61300
19.7 cm	2 Jul 2002	Stalkers Bridge sq	62421
19 cm	27 Oct 1997	Downstream Herring Bridge	72636
18.9 cm	11 Aug 2005	Downstream Herring Bridge	87490
18.8 cm	21 Jul 2003	Downstream Herring Bridge	76622

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
Downstream Herring Bridge	27 Oct 1997	11 Aug 2005	4
Stalkers Bridge sq	2 Jul 2002	2 Jul 2002	1
Stalkers Bridge Q	5 Nov 1997	5 Nov 1997	1

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

1997–2005

Survey records by year

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

297

098

099

000

001

202

103

004

105

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 50 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7.1 cm
Lower quarter: 11.7 cm
Median: 13.9 cm
Upper quarter: 18 cm
Largest: 35.7 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 50 perch. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.2 oz (0.005 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.9 oz (0.0262 kg)
Median: 1.5 oz (0.042 kg)
Upper quarter: 3.6 oz (0.1008 kg)
Heaviest: 1 lb 13.7 oz (0.842 kg)

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

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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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