Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the Lower Parrett Dredge Surveys

Largest measured perch: 26.7 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Lower Parrett Dredge Surveys was 26.7 cm, recorded at Stathe PS on 26 June 2014.

Across 35 measured perch, the median measured length was 11.5 cm.

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

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Most recent observation27 June 2014Hook Bridge · 1 fish

Largest measured perch: 26.7 cm
Median length: 11.5 cm
Fish measured: 35
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
26.7 cm	26 Jun 2014	Stathe PS	142248
25.9 cm	26 Jun 2014	Hook Bridge	142251
24.4 cm	25 Jun 2014	Hook Bridge	142250
22.3 cm	26 Jun 2014	Stathe PS	142248
21.4 cm	26 Jun 2014	Stathe PS	142248
14.6 cm	26 Jun 2014	Hook Bridge	142251
14.6 cm	26 Jun 2014	Hook Bridge	142251
13.8 cm	25 Jun 2014	Stathe PS	142247
13.7 cm	27 Jun 2014	Stathe PS	142249
13.5 cm	26 Jun 2014	Stathe PS	142248

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
Stathe PS	25 Jun 2014	27 Jun 2014	3
Hook Bridge	18 Mar 2014	27 Jun 2014	4

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

2014–2014

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 35 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 6.4 cm
Lower quarter: 9.5 cm
Median: 11.5 cm
Upper quarter: 13.6 cm
Largest: 26.7 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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