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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the Old Howe Drain

Largest measured perch: 22.6 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Old Howe Drain was 22.6 cm, recorded at Old Howe Drain Upstream Frodingham Bridge on 26 October 2004.

Across 27 measured perch, the median measured length was 12.1 cm.

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

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Most recent observation10 July 2013Old Howe Drain d/s Inholms Drain (site 3)
Largest measured perch
22.6 cm
Median length
12.1 cm
Fish measured
27
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
22.6 cm26 Oct 2004Old Howe Drain Upstream Frodingham Bridge83635
20.5 cm10 Jul 2013Old Howe Drain d/s Sewage Works (site 2)139685
20.5 cm10 Jul 2013Old Howe Drain d/s Sewage Works (site 2)139685
20.4 cm10 Jul 2013Old Howe Drain d/s Sewage Works (site 2)139685
19.1 cm10 Jul 2013Old Howe Drain d/s Sewage Works (site 2)139685
18.3 cm26 Oct 2004Old Howe Drain Upstream Frodingham Bridge83635
16 cm10 Jul 2013Old Howe Drain d/s Sewage Works (site 2)139685
14.3 cm26 Sept 2011Old Howe Drain Upstream Frodingham Bridge128861
14 cm10 Jul 2013Old Howe Drain d/s Sewage Works (site 2)139685
13.6 cm26 Sept 2011Old Howe Drain Upstream Frodingham Bridge128861

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding perch
Old Howe Drain d/s Sewage Works (site 2)10 Jul 201310 Jul 20131
Old Howe Drain d/s Inholms Drain (site 3)10 Jul 201310 Jul 20131
Old Howe Drain Upstream Frodingham Bridge26 Oct 200426 Sept 20112

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

2004–2013

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 27 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.5 cm
Lower quarter
10.3 cm
Median
12.1 cm
Upper quarter
15.2 cm
Largest
22.6 cm

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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