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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Glem

Largest measured perch: 36.8 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Glem was 36.8 cm, recorded at Martins Nest Bridge A on 2 June 1997.

Across 534 measured perch, the median measured length was 12.1 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 Glem.

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Most recent observation14 June 2024Boxted Hall · 1 fish
Largest measured perch
36.8 cm
Median length
12.1 cm
Fish measured
534
Survey locations
7

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
36.8 cm2 Jun 1997Martins Nest Bridge A13863
36.2 cm2 Jun 1997Martins Nest Bridge A13863
34.3 cm2 Jun 1997Martins Nest Bridge A13863
34.1 cm26 May 1994Martins Nest Bridge A13856
34 cm2 Jun 1997Martins Nest Bridge A13863
34 cm6 Mar 1985Boxted Hall13839
33.5 cm19 Jun 2000Boxted Hall15511
33.4 cm2 Jun 1997Martins Nest Bridge A13863
33.3 cm1 Mar 1985Moorhouse Farm13840
33.2 cm19 Jun 1997Boxted Hall13867

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
Boxted Hall6 Mar 198514 Jun 20249
Martins Nest Bridge A11 May 19885 Jul 20126
Moorhouse Farm1 Mar 198516 Jun 20065
Scotchford Bridge8 Jun 20068 Jun 20061
Mill Farm Glemsford9 May 19887 Jun 20064
Parsonage Farm6 Jun 19976 Jun 20002
Martins Nest Bridge B15 Sept 198115 Sept 19811

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

1981–2024

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 534 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6 cm
Lower quarter
10.8 cm
Median
12.1 cm
Upper quarter
17.4 cm
Largest
36.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Glem

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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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