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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Bure (central)

Largest measured perch: 38.2 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Bure (central) was 38.2 cm, recorded at Downstream Buxton Mill on 24 June 2013.

Across 407 measured perch, the median measured length was 9.5 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 2 perch. The median was 3.8 oz (0.109 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 5.3 oz (0.149 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 Bure (central).

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Most recent observation20 June 2025Downstream Plantation Bridge · 6 fish
Largest measured perch
38.2 cm
Median length
9.5 cm
Fish measured
407
Survey locations
12

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
38.2 cm24 Jun 2013Downstream Buxton Mill136836
37.8 cm24 Jun 2013Downstream Buxton Mill136836
36 cm2 Aug 2016Downstream Mayton Bridge149354
36 cm11 Jul 2016Downstream Buxton Mill148926
33.8 cm24 Jun 2013Downstream Buxton Mill136836
32.8 cm11 Jul 2016Downstream Buxton Mill148926
32.7 cm15 Jul 2008Downstream Buxton Mill112286
32.7 cm20 Jul 2007Downstream Plantation Bridge106273
32 cm22 Jun 2009Downstream Buxton Mill117562
30.8 cm19 Jun 2006Downstream Buxton Mill100233

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
Downstream Plantation Bridge18 Mar 199320 Jun 202511
Downstream Buxton Mill24 Mar 199317 Jun 202514
Lamas Hall31 Mar 19939 Jun 20257
Upstream Oxnead Bridge12 Mar 199320 May 202512
Downstream Mayton Bridge2 Apr 19932 Aug 20163
Burgh Hall Farm10 Mar 199318 Jun 20102
Downstream Aylsham Bypass8 Mar 199315 May 20104
Upstream Coltishall Bridge7 Apr 19937 Apr 19931
Upstream Mayton Bridge28 Mar 199328 Mar 19931
Downstream Oxnead Mill11 May 198817 Mar 19932
Downstream Burgh Mill11 Mar 199311 Mar 19931
Downstream Burgh Hall Lock9 Mar 19939 Mar 19931

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

1988–2025

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 407 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.4 cm
Lower quarter
8.3 cm
Median
9.5 cm
Upper quarter
16.9 cm
Largest
38.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 2 perch. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
2.4 oz (0.069 kg)
Lower quarter
3.1 oz (0.089 kg)
Median
3.8 oz (0.109 kg)
Upper quarter
4.6 oz (0.129 kg)
Heaviest
5.3 oz (0.149 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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