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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Crane

Largest measured perch: 17.8 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Crane was 17.8 cm, recorded at Pottern Park on 23 August 2012.

Across 20 measured perch, the median measured length was 12.2 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 Crane.

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Most recent observation11 September 2024Pottern Park · 1 fish
Largest measured perch
17.8 cm
Median length
12.2 cm
Fish measured
20
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
17.8 cm23 Aug 2012Pottern Park133129
16.6 cm29 Aug 2007Pottern Park106863
14.5 cm23 Aug 2012Pottern Park133129
14.4 cm29 Aug 2007Pottern Park106863
14.1 cm29 Aug 2006Romford Bridge100976
14 cm23 Aug 2006Pottern Park100922
13.7 cm29 Aug 2007Pottern Park106863
12.9 cm23 Aug 2012Pottern Park133129
12.4 cm11 Sept 2024Pottern Park167014
12.2 cm23 Aug 2012Pottern Park133129

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
Pottern Park23 Aug 200611 Sept 20244
Romford Bridge29 Aug 200629 Aug 20061

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

2006–2024

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 20 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
9.7 cm
Lower quarter
10.8 cm
Median
12.2 cm
Upper quarter
14 cm
Largest
17.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Crane

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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