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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Chertsey - Shepperton

Largest measured perch: 29.1 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Chertsey - Shepperton was 29.1 cm, recorded at Chertsey Main on 13 September 2010.

Across 214 measured perch, the median measured length was 12.4 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 Chertsey - Shepperton.

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Most recent observation6 September 2013Chertsey Main · 39 fish
Largest measured perch
29.1 cm
Median length
12.4 cm
Fish measured
214
Survey locations
2

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
29.1 cm13 Sept 2010Chertsey Main124108
26.7 cm8 Sept 2005Chertsey Main86887
25.6 cm8 Sept 2005Chertsey Weir Pool86891
25.4 cm8 Sept 2005Chertsey Main86887
24.5 cm1 Sept 2000Chertsey Main121599
23.6 cm6 Sept 2013Chertsey Main138733
23.5 cm6 Sept 2013Chertsey Main138733
23.5 cm1 Sept 2000Chertsey Main121599
23.5 cm1 Sept 2000Chertsey Main121599
23.5 cm1 Sept 2000Chertsey Main121599

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
Chertsey Main20 Sept 19956 Sept 20138
Chertsey Weir Pool1 Sept 19958 Sept 20052

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

1995–2013

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 214 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.6 cm
Lower quarter
8.1 cm
Median
12.5 cm
Upper quarter
16.1 cm
Largest
29.1 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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