Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Beult

Largest measured perch: 34.2 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Beult was 34.2 cm, recorded at Chainhurst Bridge on 11 May 2010.

Across 343 measured perch, the median measured length was 11.2 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 16 perch. The median was 0.5 oz (0.014 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 3.5 oz (0.098 kg).

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

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Most recent observation11 June 2025Downstream Headcorn · 19 fish

Largest measured perch: 34.2 cm
Median length: 11.2 cm
Fish measured: 343
Survey locations: 6

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
34.2 cm	11 May 2010	Chainhurst Bridge	123348
33.1 cm	6 Jul 2005	Smarden	87613
29.6 cm	11 Jun 2025	Downstream Headcorn	177048
28.7 cm	11 Jun 2025	Downstream Headcorn	177048
28.3 cm	15 Jun 2022	Slaney Place	161892
27.2 cm	22 May 2019	Cross at Hand	154507
27 cm	25 Apr 2007	Smarden	105763
24.7 cm	25 Apr 2007	Downstream Headcorn	106467
24.5 cm	25 Apr 2007	Downstream Headcorn	106467
24.5 cm	27 Jun 2006	Slaney Place	103137

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding perch
Downstream Headcorn	29 Aug 2002	11 Jun 2025	13
Cross at Hand	28 Aug 2002	21 May 2025	10
Slaney Place	3 Jul 2001	15 May 2025	12
Chainhurst Bridge	6 Jul 2001	14 May 2025	8
Smarden	6 Jul 2005	8 Jun 2022	7
d/s Rabbits Cross Bridge	20 Nov 2001	20 Nov 2001	1

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

2001–2025

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded perch that year.

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202

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205

306

407

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409

610

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413

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 343 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.9 cm
Lower quarter: 8.3 cm
Median: 11.2 cm
Upper quarter: 13.9 cm
Largest: 34.2 cm

0–99 mm

127

100–199 mm

204

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 16 perch. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.1 oz (0.002 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.4 oz (0.01 kg)
Median: 0.5 oz (0.014 kg)
Upper quarter: 0.8 oz (0.0225 kg)
Heaviest: 3.5 oz (0.098 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Beult

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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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