Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Eastern Yar

Largest measured perch: 39.5 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Eastern Yar was 39.5 cm, recorded at Yarbridge fishery on 18 September 2012.

Across 20 measured perch, the median measured length was 14.9 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 7.3 oz (0.206 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Eastern Yar.

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Most recent observation3 October 2024Yarbridge fishery · 5 fish

Largest measured perch: 39.5 cm
Median length: 14.9 cm
Fish measured: 20
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
39.5 cm	18 Sept 2012	Yarbridge fishery	133843
28.3 cm	25 Sept 2014	Horringford	143103
25 cm	29 Aug 2018	Newchurch fishery	153340
23.8 cm	9 Sept 2002	Horringford	55115
17.6 cm	18 Sept 2012	Yarbridge fishery	133843
16.8 cm	18 Sept 2012	Yarbridge fishery	133843
16.6 cm	3 Oct 2024	Yarbridge fishery	167531
16.6 cm	18 Sept 2012	Yarbridge fishery	133843
16.4 cm	8 Aug 2024	Newchurch fishery	166257
16.3 cm	18 Sept 2012	Yarbridge fishery	133843

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
Yarbridge fishery	18 Sept 2012	3 Oct 2024	2
Newchurch fishery	20 Sept 2012	8 Aug 2024	3
Horringford	9 Sept 2002	25 Sept 2014	2

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

2002–2024

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 20 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 6 cm
Lower quarter: 11.7 cm
Median: 14.9 cm
Upper quarter: 17 cm
Largest: 39.5 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight: 7.3 oz (0.206 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Eastern Yar

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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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