Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Main Culm

Largest measured perch: 25 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Culm was 25 cm, recorded at Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)* on 10 September 2009.

Across 18 measured perch, the median measured length was 13.4 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 5 perch. The median was 4 oz (0.114 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 8 oz (0.228 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Main Culm.

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Most recent observation22 May 2026Glasshouses · 6 fish

Largest measured perch: 25 cm
Median length: 13.4 cm
Fish measured: 18
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
25 cm	10 Sept 2009	Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*	118874
21.1 cm	5 Oct 2006	Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*	101733
20.3 cm	10 Sept 2009	Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*	118874
17.9 cm	5 Oct 2023	Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*	163507
15.1 cm	29 Apr 2019	Glasshouses	154868
14.9 cm	16 Sept 2008	Venn Farm (Sp)*	114468
14.9 cm	10 Sept 2005	Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*	89417
14.3 cm	16 Sept 2022	Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*	161466
14 cm	10 Sept 2009	Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*	118874
12.9 cm	1 Jul 2013	Venn Farm (Sp)*	137032

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
Glasshouses	29 Apr 2019	22 May 2026	2
Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*	10 Sept 2005	5 Oct 2023	5
Venn Farm (Sp)*	16 Sept 2008	1 Jul 2013	2

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

2005–2026

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 18 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7.4 cm
Lower quarter: 10.4 cm
Median: 13.5 cm
Upper quarter: 15.1 cm
Largest: 25 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 5 perch. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 1.2 oz (0.034 kg)
Lower quarter: 1.8 oz (0.052 kg)
Median: 4 oz (0.114 kg)
Upper quarter: 4.2 oz (0.12 kg)
Heaviest: 8 oz (0.228 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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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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