Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Lydden

Largest measured perch: 20.8 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Lydden was 20.8 cm, recorded at The Mill Pond at Lyddon House on 24 April 2007.

Across 4 measured perch, the median measured length was 15.8 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 Lydden.

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Most recent observation22 May 2012u/s Bagber Bridge · 1 fish

Largest measured perch: 20.8 cm
Median length: 15.8 cm
Fish measured: 4
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
20.8 cm	24 Apr 2007	The Mill Pond at Lyddon House	105404
17.8 cm	24 Apr 2007	The Mill Pond at Lyddon House	105404
13.7 cm	22 May 2012	u/s Bagber Bridge	131627
10.4 cm	16 May 2012	Cox water	131236

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
u/s Bagber Bridge	22 May 2012	22 May 2012	1
Cox water	16 May 2012	16 May 2012	1
The Mill Pond at Lyddon House	24 Apr 2007	24 Apr 2007	1

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

2007–2012

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: 10.4 cm
Lower quarter: 12.9 cm
Median: 15.8 cm
Upper quarter: 18.6 cm
Largest: 20.8 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Lydden

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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