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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Monks Lode

Largest measured perch: 37.8 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Monks Lode was 37.8 cm, recorded at Eternity Hall on 9 July 1991.

Across 826 measured perch, the median measured length was 8.8 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 Monks Lode.

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Most recent observation4 July 2023Charter House Farm · 16 fish
Largest measured perch
37.8 cm
Median length
8.8 cm
Fish measured
826
Survey locations
2

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured perch

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
37.8 cm9 Jul 1991Eternity Hall29617
27.3 cm9 Jul 1991Eternity Hall29617
26.3 cm9 Jul 1991Eternity Hall29617
22.8 cm9 Jul 1991Eternity Hall29617
20.8 cm9 Jul 1991Eternity Hall29617
16.8 cm9 Jul 1991Eternity Hall29617
16.3 cm30 Jun 2011Charter House Farm126763
16.3 cm30 Jun 2011Charter House Farm126763
15.8 cm4 Jul 2023Charter House Farm162497
15.8 cm9 Jul 1991Eternity Hall29617

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding perch
Charter House Farm11 Jul 19914 Jul 20237
Eternity Hall9 Jul 199118 Jul 19942

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

1991–2023

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded perch that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 826 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.3 cm
Lower quarter
7.8 cm
Median
8.8 cm
Upper quarter
9.3 cm
Largest
37.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Monks Lode

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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