Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the Rea Brook (Shrops)

Largest measured perch: 22.5 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Rea Brook (Shrops) was 22.5 cm, recorded at Cruckmeole on 8 May 2002.

Across 6 measured perch, the median measured length was 14.1 cm.

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

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Most recent observation16 June 2021Horsebridge · 1 fish

Largest measured perch: 22.5 cm
Median length: 14.1 cm
Fish measured: 6
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
22.5 cm	8 May 2002	Cruckmeole	51828
19.9 cm	8 May 2002	Cruckmeole	51828
15.5 cm	12 May 2004	Meole Brace	79824
12.6 cm	30 Jul 2019	Hinton	154946
10.5 cm	30 Jul 2019	Hinton	154946
8.5 cm	16 Jun 2021	Horsebridge	159910

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
Horsebridge	16 Jun 2021	16 Jun 2021	1
Hinton	30 Jul 2019	30 Jul 2019	1
Meole Brace	12 May 2004	12 May 2004	1
Cruckmeole	8 May 2002	8 May 2002	1

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

2002–2021

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 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 8.5 cm
Lower quarter: 11 cm
Median: 14.1 cm
Upper quarter: 18.8 cm
Largest: 22.5 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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