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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the Lees Brook

Largest measured perch: 34.8 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Lees Brook was 34.8 cm, recorded at Berry Lane Bridge on 15 September 1995.

Across 166 measured perch, the median measured length was 11.3 cm.

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

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Most recent observation10 May 2006Brampton Weir · 1 fish
Largest measured perch
34.8 cm
Median length
11.3 cm
Fish measured
166
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
34.8 cm15 Sept 1995Berry Lane Bridge29231
33.3 cm5 Oct 1998Brampton Weir29234
28.3 cm7 Oct 1998Berry Lane Bridge29233
28.3 cm7 Nov 1989Brampton Weir29227
23.3 cm7 Nov 1989Brampton Weir29227
18.8 cm15 Sept 1995Berry Lane Bridge29231
18.3 cm8 Nov 1995Brampton Weir29232
17.8 cm15 Sept 1995Berry Lane Bridge29231
17.3 cm7 Oct 1998Berry Lane Bridge29233
17.3 cm8 Nov 1995Brampton Weir29232

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
Brampton Weir7 Nov 198910 May 20065
Berry Lane Bridge6 Nov 19892 May 20065

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

1989–2006

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 166 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.3 cm
Lower quarter
8.3 cm
Median
11.3 cm
Upper quarter
12.8 cm
Largest
34.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the Lees Brook

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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