Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Loddon

Largest measured perch: 39.3 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Loddon was 39.3 cm, recorded at Stratfield Saye on 15 October 2013.

Across 246 measured perch, the median measured length was 11.6 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 Loddon.

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Most recent observation14 April 2026Sheepbridge · 2 fish

Largest measured perch: 39.3 cm
Median length: 11.6 cm
Fish measured: 246
Survey locations: 13

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
39.3 cm	15 Oct 2013	Stratfield Saye	139600
38.1 cm	3 Apr 2013	Lower Stanford End	135823
37.7 cm	15 Oct 2013	Stratfield Saye	139600
37.4 cm	29 Apr 2008	Lower Stanford End	110854
36 cm	12 May 2004	Lower Stanford End	79847
35.8 cm	2 Apr 2025	Upper Stanford End	176170
35.5 cm	26 Apr 2007	Lower Stanford End	105200
34.7 cm	26 Apr 2006	Lower Stanford End	90829
33.6 cm	3 May 2005	Lower Stanford End	84490
33 cm	3 Apr 2013	Lower Stanford End	135823

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
Sheepbridge	25 Apr 2008	14 Apr 2026	4
Twyford RH channel Downstream	25 Apr 2019	1 May 2025	2
Upper Stanford End	2 Apr 2025	2 Apr 2025	1
Twyford LH Channel	11 Dec 1991	25 Apr 2019	12
Stratfield Saye	15 Oct 2013	12 Oct 2016	2
Lower Stanford End	12 May 2004	3 Apr 2013	8
Twyford RH Channel	6 Dec 1991	14 Apr 2010	8
Whistley Mill	14 Jan 1992	15 Apr 2003	3
Sindlesham Back Stream	16 May 1992	16 May 1992	1
Sindlesham Mill	9 Jan 1992	9 Jan 1992	1
Dinton Pastures	7 Jan 1992	7 Jan 1992	1
Priory Farm, Swallowfield	22 May 1991	22 May 1991	1
Stanford End	23 Apr 1991	23 Apr 1991	1

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

1991–2026

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 246 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5.1 cm
Lower quarter: 8.8 cm
Median: 11.6 cm
Upper quarter: 14.4 cm
Largest: 39.3 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

141

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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