Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Leen

Largest measured perch: 24 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Leen was 24 cm, recorded at Papplewick on 13 June 1995.

Across 20 measured perch, the median measured length was 15.1 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 Leen.

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Most recent observation29 July 2022Papplewick · 4 fish

Largest measured perch: 24 cm
Median length: 15.1 cm
Fish measured: 20
Survey locations: 4

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
24 cm	13 Jun 1995	Papplewick	24766
22.9 cm	6 Jul 2011	Papplewick	126854
19.8 cm	29 Jul 2022	Papplewick	161319
18.4 cm	9 Feb 2000	Papplewick	23487
18.2 cm	17 Oct 1984	Warp Mill Bridge	160619
17.5 cm	11 Sept 1985	Grange Farm	160623
16.1 cm	12 Sept 1985	Downstream Quarry Bank	160628
16.1 cm	17 Oct 1984	Grange Farm	160618
15.2 cm	11 Sept 1985	Grange Farm	160623
15.1 cm	11 Sept 1985	Grange Farm	160623

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
Papplewick	13 Jun 1995	29 Jul 2022	5
Downstream Quarry Bank	12 Sept 1985	12 Sept 1985	1
Grange Farm	17 Oct 1984	11 Sept 1985	2
Warp Mill Bridge	17 Oct 1984	17 Oct 1984	1

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

1984–2022

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: 8.4 cm
Lower quarter: 13.3 cm
Median: 15.1 cm
Upper quarter: 17.7 cm
Largest: 24 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Leen

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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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