Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Cheshire

Largest measured perch: 21.3 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Cheshire was 21.3 cm, recorded at The Mere on 21 June 2007.

Across 30 measured perch, the median measured length was 9.3 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 Cheshire.

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Most recent observation17 November 2008Matthews Pit, Northwich · 100 fish

Largest measured perch: 21.3 cm
Median length: 9.3 cm
Fish measured: 30
Survey locations: 5

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
21.3 cm	21 Jun 2007	The Mere	116643
17 cm	21 Jun 2007	The Mere	116643
16.8 cm	21 Jun 2007	The Mere	116643
16.6 cm	21 Jun 2007	The Mere	116643
11.4 cm	21 Jun 2007	The Mere	116643
11.2 cm	21 Jun 2007	The Mere	116643
10.3 cm	21 Jun 2007	The Mere	116643
9.9 cm	21 Jun 2007	The Mere	116643
9.8 cm	21 Jun 2007	The Mere	116643
9.8 cm	21 Jun 2007	The Mere	116643

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 surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding perch
Matthews Pit, Northwich	17 Nov 2008	17 Nov 2008	1
Strines Mill Top Pool	10 Nov 2008	10 Nov 2008	1
Strines Mill Bottom Pool	10 Nov 2008	10 Nov 2008	1
Stanners Pool	4 Feb 2008	4 Feb 2008	1
The Mere	21 Jun 2007	21 Jun 2007	1

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

2007–2008

Survey records by year

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

107

408

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 30 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 3.5 cm
Lower quarter: 9 cm
Median: 9.4 cm
Upper quarter: 9.9 cm
Largest: 21.3 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Cheshire

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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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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