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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Duke of Northumberland

Largest measured perch: 42.2 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Duke of Northumberland was 42.2 cm, recorded at Hatton Road on 14 October 2022.

Across 16 measured perch, the median measured length was 17.2 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 Duke of Northumberland.

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Most recent observation19 October 2023Hatton Road · 1 fish
Largest measured perch
42.2 cm
Median length
17.2 cm
Fish measured
16
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
42.2 cm14 Oct 2022Hatton Road162152
38.4 cm19 Oct 2023Hatton Road164453
38.4 cm14 Oct 2022Hatton Road162152
38.3 cm14 Oct 2022Hatton Road162152
37.1 cm13 Oct 2016Hatton Road149940
27 cm15 Jun 2000Moor Lane103454
26.3 cm15 Jun 2000Moor Lane103454
17.5 cm15 Jun 2000Moor Lane103454
17 cm15 Jun 2000Moor Lane103454
15.8 cm6 May 2010Moor Lane121480

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
Hatton Road13 Oct 201619 Oct 20233
Moor Lane15 Jun 20006 May 20102

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

2000–2023

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 16 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
9.6 cm
Lower quarter
12.5 cm
Median
17.3 cm
Upper quarter
37.4 cm
Largest
42.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Duke of Northumberland

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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