Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Roden

Largest measured perch: 16.1 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Roden was 16.1 cm, recorded at Harcourt Mill on 8 May 2008.

Across 5 measured perch, the median measured length was 14.5 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 Roden.

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Most recent observation10 May 2022Poynton Green · 1 fish

Largest measured perch: 16.1 cm
Median length: 14.5 cm
Fish measured: 5
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
16.1 cm	8 May 2008	Harcourt Mill	111062
15.5 cm	10 May 2022	Poynton Green	160925
14.5 cm	7 May 2002	Rodington	51821
13.6 cm	8 May 2008	Harcourt Mill	111062
7.5 cm	28 Apr 2004	Spenford Bridge	79809

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
Poynton Green	10 May 2022	10 May 2022	1
Harcourt Mill	8 May 2008	8 May 2008	1
Spenford Bridge	28 Apr 2004	28 Apr 2004	1
Rodington	7 May 2002	7 May 2002	1

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

2002–2022

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 5 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7.5 cm
Lower quarter: 13.6 cm
Median: 14.5 cm
Upper quarter: 15.5 cm
Largest: 16.1 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Roden

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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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