Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Hart

Largest measured perch: 35.2 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Hart was 35.2 cm, recorded at Upstream Pale Lane on 18 April 2013.

Across 4 measured perch, the median measured length was 15.4 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 Hart.

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Most recent observation21 April 2026Bramshill Police College · 1 fish

Largest measured perch: 35.2 cm
Median length: 15.4 cm
Fish measured: 4
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
35.2 cm	18 Apr 2013	Upstream Pale Lane	135861
15.5 cm	28 Mar 2013	Bramshill Police College	135821
15.4 cm	21 Apr 2026	Bramshill Police College	181057
14.5 cm	28 Mar 2013	Bramshill Police College	135821

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
Bramshill Police College	28 Mar 2013	21 Apr 2026	2
Upstream Pale Lane	18 Apr 2013	18 Apr 2013	1
Pilcot Mill	22 Jun 1993	22 Jun 1993	1
Hartley Witney STW	3 Jun 1992	3 Jun 1992	1
Lea Farm, Hazeley	18 May 1992	18 May 1992	1

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

1992–2026

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 4 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 14.5 cm
Lower quarter: 15.2 cm
Median: 15.5 cm
Upper quarter: 20.4 cm
Largest: 35.2 cm

100–199 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Hart

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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