Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Shuttle

Largest measured perch: 29.5 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Shuttle was 29.5 cm, recorded at Bexley Park, River Shuttle on 1 June 2017.

Across 53 measured perch, the median measured length was 12 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 11 perch. The median was 5.7 oz (0.161 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 9.1 oz (0.258 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 Shuttle.

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Most recent observation16 May 2024Bexley Park, River Shuttle · 1 fish

Largest measured perch: 29.5 cm
Median length: 12 cm
Fish measured: 53
Survey locations: 1

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
29.5 cm	1 Jun 2017	Bexley Park, River Shuttle	150497
25.7 cm	26 Apr 2022	Bexley Park, River Shuttle	160929
25.4 cm	11 Jul 2003	Bexley Park, River Shuttle	77017
24.5 cm	11 Jul 2003	Bexley Park, River Shuttle	77017
24.2 cm	11 Jul 2003	Bexley Park, River Shuttle	77017
23 cm	11 Jul 2003	Bexley Park, River Shuttle	77017
22.6 cm	11 Jul 2003	Bexley Park, River Shuttle	77017
22 cm	1 Jun 2017	Bexley Park, River Shuttle	150497
21 cm	11 Jul 2003	Bexley Park, River Shuttle	77017
19.7 cm	26 Apr 2022	Bexley Park, River Shuttle	160929

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
Bexley Park, River Shuttle	11 Jul 2003	16 May 2024	8

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

2003–2024

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 53 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7.5 cm
Lower quarter: 10.6 cm
Median: 12 cm
Upper quarter: 18.7 cm
Largest: 29.5 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 11 perch. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 3.1 oz (0.087 kg)
Lower quarter: 3.8 oz (0.109 kg)
Median: 5.7 oz (0.161 kg)
Upper quarter: 7.9 oz (0.223 kg)
Heaviest: 9.1 oz (0.258 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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