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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Sence

Largest measured perch: 28 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Sence was 28 cm, recorded at Ratcliffe Culey on 4 September 2012.

Across 554 measured perch, the median measured length was 13.8 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 Sence.

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Most recent observation22 August 2024Oaklands Farm, Shackerstone · 1 fish
Largest measured perch
28 cm
Median length
13.8 cm
Fish measured
554
Survey locations
11

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
28 cm4 Sept 2012Ratcliffe Culey133337
27.7 cm13 Oct 1992Ratcliffe Culey4875
27.6 cm20 Jun 2006Harris Bridge99877
27.4 cm17 Apr 1996Harris Bridge5105
27.2 cm16 Apr 1996Ratcliffe Culey5101
27 cm13 Oct 1992Ratcliffe Culey4875
25.3 cm17 Apr 1996Harris Bridge5105
25 cm24 Apr 1996Lovatt'S Bridge5099
24.9 cm24 Apr 1996Lovatt'S Bridge5099
24.6 cm16 Apr 1996Ratcliffe Culey5101

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
Oaklands Farm, Shackerstone10 Jul 200722 Aug 20243
Sheepy Magna21 Jun 20067 Jul 20225
Sence Valley Forest Park8 Sept 201011 Aug 20164
Downstream Sence Valley11 Aug 201611 Aug 20161
Broom Hill Farm28 Sept 20113 Sept 20155
Ratcliffe Culey13 Oct 19924 Sept 20124
Congerstone/ Cricket Pitch20 Mar 199621 Aug 20123
Harris Bridge8 Jul 199220 Jun 20063
Upstream Kelham Bridge18 Jun 199718 Jun 19971
Coalfield North Opencast Restoration18 Jun 199718 Jun 19971
Lovatt'S Bridge8 Jul 199224 Apr 19962

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

1992–2024

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 554 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.7 cm
Lower quarter
9.5 cm
Median
13.8 cm
Upper quarter
17.6 cm
Largest
28 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Sence

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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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