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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Devon

Largest measured perch: 38 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Devon was 38 cm, recorded at Hawton on 28 August 2009.

Across 82 measured perch, the median measured length was 15.6 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 Devon.

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Most recent observation6 August 2025Cottam Gauging Station · 9 fish
Largest measured perch
38 cm
Median length
15.6 cm
Fish measured
82
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.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
38 cm28 Aug 2009Hawton119443
36 cm30 Aug 2005Hawton85815
34.5 cm28 Aug 2009Hawton119443
33.8 cm19 Feb 1998Hawton24046
32 cm13 May 1999Hawton23485
26.1 cm13 May 1999Hawton23485
24.6 cm24 May 2011Cottam Gauging Station126326
23.5 cm24 May 2011Cottam Gauging Station126326
23.5 cm30 Aug 2005Hawton85815
23.3 cm5 May 1995Cottam Gauging Station24403

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
Cottam Gauging Station5 May 19956 Aug 20255
Grange Farm2 Sept 20112 Sept 20111
Queens Sconce29 Jun 201129 Jun 20111
Staunton in the Vale24 May 201124 May 20111
Hawton19 Feb 199828 Aug 20094

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

1995–2025

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 82 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5 cm
Lower quarter
12.7 cm
Median
15.6 cm
Upper quarter
20.4 cm
Largest
38 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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