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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Avon Side Channels

Largest measured perch: 23.9 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Avon Side Channels was 23.9 cm, recorded at AJ11 d/s Tannery Bridge on 3 August 2005.

Across 6 measured perch, the median measured length was 12.7 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 Avon Side Channels.

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Most recent observation20 October 2022AJ6 Harbridge Stream · 1 fish
Largest measured perch
23.9 cm
Median length
12.7 cm
Fish measured
6
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
23.9 cm3 Aug 2005AJ11 d/s Tannery Bridge85610
18.1 cm24 Sept 2014AJ6 Harbridge Stream142976
14.2 cm20 Oct 2022AJ6 Harbridge Stream162021
11.2 cm14 Oct 2010AJ6 Harbridge Stream124556
9.7 cm14 Oct 2010AJ6 Harbridge Stream124556
9.4 cm14 Oct 2010AJ6 Harbridge Stream124556

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
AJ6 Harbridge Stream14 Oct 201020 Oct 20223
AJ10 The Woodside Carrier at Ellingham4 Aug 20054 Aug 20051
AJ11 d/s Tannery Bridge3 Aug 20053 Aug 20051

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

2005–2022

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 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
9.4 cm
Lower quarter
10.1 cm
Median
12.7 cm
Upper quarter
17.1 cm
Largest
23.9 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Avon Side Channels

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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