Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Brede

Largest measured perch: 32.8 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Brede was 32.8 cm, recorded at Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site) on 11 June 2004.

Across 44 measured perch, the median measured length was 9.4 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 0.1 oz (0.004 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 Brede.

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Most recent observation10 October 2024Brede Bridge · 5 fish

Largest measured perch: 32.8 cm
Median length: 9.4 cm
Fish measured: 44
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
32.8 cm	11 Jun 2004	Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)	80122
19 cm	13 May 2010	Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)	122880
16.8 cm	27 Sept 2019	Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	155536
16.7 cm	10 Oct 2024	Brede Bridge	168466
14 cm	20 Jun 2008	Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)	114518
13.5 cm	27 May 2009	Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)	119440
13.4 cm	13 Apr 2011	Maxfield House	126317
13.3 cm	10 Oct 2024	Brede Bridge	168466
13.3 cm	13 May 2010	Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)	122880
13 cm	27 May 2009	Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)	119440

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
Brede Bridge	10 Oct 2024	10 Oct 2024	1
Sedlescombe (u/s Bridge)	27 Sept 2019	27 Sept 2019	1
Winchelsea Pumping Station (Brede site)	5 Aug 2003	7 Jul 2019	8
Maxfield House	13 Apr 2011	13 Apr 2011	1

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

2003–2024

Survey records by year

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

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104

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107

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012

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124

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 44 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 2.8 cm
Lower quarter: 4.4 cm
Median: 9.5 cm
Upper quarter: 12 cm
Largest: 32.8 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight: 0.1 oz (0.004 kg)

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

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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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