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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Stillwaters

Largest measured perch: 28.5 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Stillwaters was 28.5 cm, recorded at Nature Alive Pool, Coalville on 1 November 2000.

Across 491 measured perch, the median measured length was 9.4 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 Stillwaters.

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Most recent observation25 January 2017Woodrow's Pond · 7 fish
Largest measured perch
28.5 cm
Median length
9.4 cm
Fish measured
491
Survey locations
12

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
28.5 cm1 Nov 2000Nature Alive Pool, Coalville4191
26.4 cm6 Jan 2016Bestwood, Number 5150212
26 cm6 Jan 2016Bestwood, Number 5150212
25.8 cm1 Nov 2000Nature Alive Pool, Coalville4191
25.7 cm1 Nov 2000Nature Alive Pool, Coalville4191
25.3 cm1 Nov 2000Nature Alive Pool, Coalville4191
25.2 cm6 Jan 2016Bestwood, Number 5150212
23.7 cm1 Nov 2000Nature Alive Pool, Coalville4191
23.2 cm6 Jan 2016Bestwood, Number 5150212
22.8 cm1 Nov 2000Nature Alive Pool, Coalville4191

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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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
Woodrow's Pond25 Jan 201725 Jan 20171
Bestwood, Number 56 Jan 20166 Jan 20161
Kingfisher, South Mskham27 Nov 201427 Nov 20141
Cranes Pond, Kegworth26 Nov 201426 Nov 20141
Halls Pond, Balderton20 Nov 201420 Nov 20141
Grange Pond, Long Eaton2 Apr 20142 Apr 20141
Bestwood, Number 121 Jan 201421 Jan 20141
Stonebow Washlands - Large Pond12 Nov 201312 Nov 20131
Brierley Forest Park Lake7 Dec 20117 Dec 20111
Willington Gravel Pit12 Nov 201012 Nov 20101
Cropston Reservoir28 Sept 200628 Sept 20061
Nature Alive Pool, Coalville1 Nov 20001 Nov 20001

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

2000–2017

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 491 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.9 cm
Lower quarter
8.3 cm
Median
9.4 cm
Upper quarter
13.3 cm
Largest
28.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Stillwaters

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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