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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Arborfield

Largest measured perch: 40.2 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Arborfield was 40.2 cm, recorded at Cpue 6 on 17 June 2008.

Across 145 measured perch, the median measured length was 11.3 cm.

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

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Most recent observation8 April 2014Arborfield Mill Stream · 6 fish
Largest measured perch
40.2 cm
Median length
11.3 cm
Fish measured
145
Survey locations
11

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
40.2 cm17 Jun 2008Cpue 6111382
35.5 cm16 Jun 2008CPUE 1 - Above weirs to A327.111376
27.2 cm21 May 2004Arborfield Mill Stream79881
23.5 cm23 Apr 2003Arborfield Main Channel76092
22.4 cm18 Apr 2006Arborfield Mill Stream90827
22.3 cm18 Jun 2008Arborfield Weir Channel 2111349
22.1 cm8 Apr 2014Arborfield Mill Stream140636
20.5 cm8 Apr 2014Arborfield Mill Stream140636
20 cm18 Jun 2008Arborfield Weir Channel 2111349
19 cm17 Jun 2008CPUE 7 - Upstream of Blackwater confluence.111383

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
Arborfield Mill Stream23 Apr 20038 Apr 20147
Farley Estate Upstream of A327 (Boat)17 Jun 200826 Jun 20122
Farley Estate (Wading)7 Jun 20127 Jun 20121
Arborfield Weir Channel 318 Jun 20081 Jun 20122
Arborfield Weir Channel 218 Jun 20081 Jun 20122
Arborfield Weir Channel 118 Jun 20081 Jun 20122
Cpue 617 Jun 200817 Jun 20081
CPUE 7 - Upstream of Blackwater confluence.17 Jun 200817 Jun 20081
Upstream A327 Bridge16 Jun 200816 Jun 20081
CPUE 1 - Above weirs to A327.16 Jun 200816 Jun 20081
Arborfield Main Channel16 Apr 200224 Apr 20083

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

2002–2014

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 145 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.1 cm
Lower quarter
9 cm
Median
11.3 cm
Upper quarter
14.5 cm
Largest
40.2 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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