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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Churnet

Largest measured perch: 36.5 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Churnet was 36.5 cm, recorded at J C B Rocester on 31 October 1995.

Across 434 measured perch, the median measured length was 16.9 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 Churnet.

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Most recent observation20 September 2024Basford Bridge - Cheddleton · 3 fish
Largest measured perch
36.5 cm
Median length
16.9 cm
Fish measured
434
Survey locations
22

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
36.5 cm31 Oct 1995J C B Rocester4556
35.9 cm19 Dec 2001Rocester22103
35.9 cm19 Dec 2001J C B Rocester21969
35 cm19 Dec 2001Rocester22103
35 cm19 Dec 2001J C B Rocester21969
34.7 cm27 Aug 2003Rocester76798
34.4 cm1 Nov 1995Eaton Dovedale Farm4552
34.1 cm1 Nov 1995Eaton Dovedale Farm4552
34 cm29 Sept 1998Rocester4721
33.6 cm29 Sept 1998Rocester4721

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
Basford Bridge - Cheddleton23 Sept 201420 Sept 20243
Eaton Dovedale Farm1 Nov 199516 Aug 20224
Downstream Crumpwood Weir15 Aug 201726 Jun 20193
Eastwall Farm20 Sept 198927 Sept 20184
Consall Forge20 Sept 201625 Sept 20182
Abbey Green Farm6 Sept 20186 Sept 20181
Lord's Bridge, Dimmings Dale12 Sept 200612 Sept 20061
Rocester11 Oct 19895 Sept 20066
Thomas Bolton Ltd.5 Oct 198911 Aug 20056
J C B Rocester16 Sept 199219 Dec 20013
St. Edwards Hospital20 Aug 199212 Dec 20014
Westwood Golf Course13 Sept 199518 Sept 20013
Upstream Leekbrook Stw20 Aug 199211 Sept 20014
Upstream Alton Stw26 Sept 19893 Sept 19983
Whiston Bridge10 Sept 199212 Aug 19982
Wallgrange Pumping Station15 Jul 199815 Jul 19981
Flint Mill20 Sept 199514 Jul 19982
Downstream Cheddleton Stw24 May 19958 Jul 19982
Churnetside Farm30 Jun 199830 Jun 19981
Quixhill24 Sept 199724 Sept 19971
Upstream Crumpwood Weir17 Oct 199517 Oct 19951
Downstream Alton Stw28 Sept 198928 Sept 19891

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

1989–2024

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 434 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.7 cm
Lower quarter
11 cm
Median
16.9 cm
Upper quarter
22.5 cm
Largest
36.5 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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