Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Sence

Largest measured perch: 33.1 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Sence was 33.1 cm, recorded at Kilby Bridge on 2 June 1994.

Across 47 measured perch, the median measured length was 18.2 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 Sence.

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Most recent observation25 April 2016Blaby · 2 fish

Largest measured perch: 33.1 cm
Median length: 18.2 cm
Fish measured: 47
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
33.1 cm	2 Jun 1994	Kilby Bridge	25208
30 cm	2 Jun 1994	Kilby Bridge	25208
28.2 cm	28 Oct 1999	Kilby Bridge	23444
27.8 cm	1 Feb 1989	Kilby Bridge	79190
27.5 cm	2 Jun 1994	Kilby Bridge	25208
27.1 cm	25 Apr 2016	Blaby	147957
23.7 cm	25 Apr 2016	Blaby	147957
23.4 cm	24 Oct 1991	Kilby Bridge	25292
23 cm	22 May 1997	Kilby Bridge	25128
22.6 cm	28 Oct 1999	Kilby Bridge	23444

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
Blaby	25 Apr 2006	25 Apr 2016	3
Wistow	26 Apr 2006	3 Apr 2014	2
Wain Bridge	9 Apr 2013	9 Apr 2013	1
Kilby Bridge	1 Feb 1989	26 Apr 2006	6

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

1989–2016

Survey records by year

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

189

090

191

092

093

194

095

096

197

098

199

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001

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306

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112

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114

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116

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 47 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 6.6 cm
Lower quarter: 14.5 cm
Median: 18.2 cm
Upper quarter: 21.3 cm
Largest: 33.1 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Sence

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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