Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the Main River Axe

Largest measured perch: 17.2 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Axe was 17.2 cm, recorded at Clewer (Te) on 22 October 2004.

Across 127 measured perch, the median measured length was 7.7 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 58 perch. The median was 0.4 oz (0.011 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 2.8 oz (0.079 kg).

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

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Most recent observation16 October 2025Ford · 2 fish

Largest measured perch: 17.2 cm
Median length: 7.7 cm
Fish measured: 127
Survey locations: 10

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
17.2 cm	22 Oct 2004	Clewer (Te)	82890
15.8 cm	1 Sept 2006	Poplar Farm (Te)	101196
15.6 cm	13 Jul 2010	Clewer (Te)	122839
15.3 cm	13 Jul 2010	Clewer (Te)	122839
15 cm	13 Jul 2010	Clewer (Te)	122839
14.1 cm	19 Jul 2007	Riverside Farm (Te)	106043
14.1 cm	27 Jul 2005	Clewer (Te)	85204
13.8 cm	13 Jul 2010	Riverside Farm (Te)	122830
13.8 cm	27 Jul 2005	Clewer (Te)	85204
13.6 cm	13 Jul 2010	Clewer (Te)	122839

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
Ford	16 Oct 2025	16 Oct 2025	1
Clewer (Te)	22 Oct 2004	4 Jul 2013	5
Knowle Farm	23 Aug 2011	23 Aug 2011	1
Riverside Farm (Te)	13 Oct 2004	13 Jul 2010	5
Diamond Farm	17 Oct 2007	17 Oct 2007	1
Poplar Farm (Te)	23 May 1991	1 Sept 2006	4
Cocklake	18 Jun 1991	18 Jun 1991	1
Downstream Lower Weare	28 May 1991	28 May 1991	1
White House Farm	17 May 1991	17 May 1991	1
Downstream Bleadon Sluice	9 May 1991	9 May 1991	1

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

1991–2025

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 127 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4 cm
Lower quarter: 5.8 cm
Median: 7.7 cm
Upper quarter: 11.5 cm
Largest: 17.2 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 58 perch. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.1 oz (0.002 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.2 oz (0.007 kg)
Median: 0.4 oz (0.011 kg)
Upper quarter: 0.9 oz (0.0258 kg)
Heaviest: 2.8 oz (0.079 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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