Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Tame

Largest measured perch: 22.9 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Tame was 22.9 cm, recorded at Tata30 on 9 September 2004.

Across 7 measured perch, the median measured length was 6.4 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 Tame.

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Most recent observation12 July 2006Tata40 · 1 fish

Largest measured perch: 22.9 cm
Median length: 6.4 cm
Fish measured: 7
Survey locations: 3

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
22.9 cm	9 Sept 2004	Tata30	82091
19 cm	12 Jul 2006	Tata40	101474
6.5 cm	9 Sept 2004	Tata40	82093
6.4 cm	21 Apr 1997	Ta03	61382
5.1 cm	21 Apr 1997	Ta03	61382
4.9 cm	21 Apr 1997	Ta03	61382
4.5 cm	21 Apr 1997	Ta03	61382

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
Tata40	9 Sept 2004	12 Jul 2006	2
Tata30	9 Sept 2004	9 Sept 2004	1
Ta03	21 Apr 1997	21 Apr 1997	1

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

1997–2006

Survey records by year

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

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204

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 7 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4.5 cm
Lower quarter: 5 cm
Median: 6.4 cm
Upper quarter: 12.8 cm
Largest: 22.9 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Tame

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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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