Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the Main River Sheppey

Largest measured perch: 23.2 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main River Sheppey was 23.2 cm, recorded at The Piggeries on 5 September 1991.

Across 28 measured perch, the median measured length was 8.4 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 2 perch. The median was 5.3 oz (0.151 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 8.9 oz (0.253 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 Sheppey.

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Most recent observation29 May 2012D/s A371 · 1 fish

Largest measured perch: 23.2 cm
Median length: 8.4 cm
Fish measured: 28
Survey locations: 4

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
23.2 cm	5 Sept 1991	The Piggeries	82452
17.3 cm	14 Jun 2011	Godney Farm (Te)	126627
17.3 cm	14 Jun 2011	Godney Farm (Te)	126627
14.1 cm	20 Aug 1991	Upstream confl. Division Rhyne	82580
11.5 cm	16 Jun 2010	Godney Farm (Te)	122360
11.2 cm	16 Jun 2010	Godney Farm (Te)	122360
10.4 cm	16 Jun 2010	Godney Farm (Te)	122360
10 cm	16 Jun 2010	Godney Farm (Te)	122360
10 cm	16 Jun 2010	Godney Farm (Te)	122360
10 cm	16 Jun 2010	Godney Farm (Te)	122360

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
D/s A371	29 May 2012	29 May 2012	1
Godney Farm (Te)	12 Aug 2003	14 Jun 2011	4
The Piggeries	5 Sept 1991	5 Sept 1991	1
Upstream confl. Division Rhyne	20 Aug 1991	20 Aug 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.

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 28 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 6.1 cm
Lower quarter: 7.1 cm
Median: 8.5 cm
Upper quarter: 10.1 cm
Largest: 23.2 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 2 perch. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 1.7 oz (0.049 kg)
Lower quarter: 3.5 oz (0.1 kg)
Median: 5.3 oz (0.151 kg)
Upper quarter: 7.1 oz (0.202 kg)
Heaviest: 8.9 oz (0.253 kg)

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

More fish in this river

Explore the Main River Sheppey

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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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