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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Boveney - Romney

Largest measured perch: 43.8 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Boveney - Romney was 43.8 cm, recorded at Boveney Main on 3 September 2008.

Across 449 measured perch, the median measured length was 15 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 Boveney - Romney.

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Most recent observation29 July 2023Boveney Main · 6 fish
Largest measured perch
43.8 cm
Median length
15 cm
Fish measured
449
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
43.8 cm3 Sept 2008Boveney Main114273
37 cm8 Sept 2004Boveney Weir Pool82505
35.8 cm5 Sept 2005Boveney Weir Pool86262
35.5 cm3 Sept 2003Boveney Main77717
27.5 cm1 Sept 1995Boveney Main121603
27.5 cm1 Sept 1995Boveney Main121603
27.5 cm1 Sept 1995Boveney Main121603
26.5 cm1 Sept 2000Boveney Main121575
25.5 cm1 Sept 2000Boveney Main121575
25.5 cm1 Sept 1995Boveney Main121603

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
Boveney Main1 Sept 199529 Jul 202323
Boveney Weir Pool1 Sept 19953 Sept 20088
Boveney Upper5 Sept 20075 Sept 20071

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

1995–2023

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 449 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.5 cm
Lower quarter
12.3 cm
Median
15 cm
Upper quarter
18.8 cm
Largest
43.8 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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