Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Coln

Largest measured perch: 21.6 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Coln was 21.6 cm, recorded at Dudsgrove Farm Bridge on 1 October 2013.

Across 13 measured perch, the median measured length was 9.7 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 Coln.

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Most recent observation1 October 2013Dudsgrove Farm Bridge · 2 fish

Largest measured perch: 21.6 cm
Median length: 9.7 cm
Fish measured: 13
Survey locations: 3

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
21.6 cm	1 Oct 2013	Dudsgrove Farm Bridge	139072
17.7 cm	1 Oct 2013	Dudsgrove Farm Bridge	139072
15.3 cm	29 Jun 2006	Roundhouse	99835
14 cm	13 Aug 2010	Frogmill Inn	123404
13.6 cm	13 Aug 2010	Frogmill Inn	123404
10 cm	29 Jun 2006	Roundhouse	99835
9.7 cm	29 Jun 2006	Roundhouse	99835
9.5 cm	31 Mar 2004	Dudsgrove Farm Bridge	79586
9 cm	29 Jun 2006	Roundhouse	99835
8.9 cm	29 Jun 2006	Roundhouse	99835

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
Dudsgrove Farm Bridge	31 Mar 2004	1 Oct 2013	2
Frogmill Inn	13 Aug 2010	13 Aug 2010	1
Roundhouse	29 Jun 2006	29 Jun 2006	1

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

2004–2013

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 13 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 8.3 cm
Lower quarter: 8.9 cm
Median: 9.7 cm
Upper quarter: 14 cm
Largest: 21.6 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 Coln

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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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