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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Ash

Largest measured perch: 30.5 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Ash was 30.5 cm, recorded at Blakesware estate enhancement downstream on 4 March 2003.

Across 239 measured perch, the median measured length was 8.6 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 Ash.

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Most recent observation19 September 2023Hollycross Road · 21 fish
Largest measured perch
30.5 cm
Median length
8.6 cm
Fish measured
239
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
30.5 cm4 Mar 2003Blakesware estate enhancement downstream78750
30.2 cm19 Sept 2023Hollycross Road163359
27.1 cm4 Nov 2021Hollycross Road160898
26 cm9 Sept 2008Hollycross Road114337
25.5 cm4 Mar 2003Blakesware estate enhancement downstream78750
25.4 cm17 Sept 2015Hollycross Road146489
25.3 cm4 Nov 2021Hollycross Road160898
25.2 cm4 Mar 2003Blakesware estate enhancement downstream78750
25.1 cm7 Jun 2005Blakesware estate enhancement downstream84766
25.1 cm3 Mar 2003Blakesware estate enhancement upstream78747

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding perch
Hollycross Road22 Oct 200719 Sept 202311
Watersplace Farm22 Sept 201229 Oct 20214
Blakesware estate enhancement downstream4 Mar 20037 Jun 20052
Blakesware estate enhancement upstream3 Mar 20033 Mar 20031

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

2003–2023

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 239 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.4 cm
Lower quarter
7.7 cm
Median
8.6 cm
Upper quarter
13.4 cm
Largest
30.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Ash

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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