Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Teise

Largest measured perch: 34.7 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Teise was 34.7 cm, recorded at Small Bridge Downstream on 22 August 2023.

Across 213 measured perch, the median measured length was 14.4 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 8 perch. The median was 0.8 oz (0.023 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 4.9 oz (0.138 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 Teise.

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Most recent observation7 August 2025Higham Farm u/s Sewers Bridge · 5 fish

Largest measured perch: 34.7 cm
Median length: 14.4 cm
Fish measured: 213
Survey locations: 8

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
34.7 cm	22 Aug 2023	Small Bridge Downstream	163082
30.2 cm	24 Jun 2021	Small Bridge Downstream	160151
30 cm	22 Aug 2023	Small Bridge Downstream	163082
28.1 cm	24 Aug 2004	Pikefish Farm	82739
27.4 cm	10 Aug 2011	Scotney Farm	128897
27.1 cm	5 Aug 2014	Higham Farm u/s Sewers Bridge	142135
26.9 cm	10 Aug 2011	Scotney Farm	128897
26.8 cm	8 Sept 2017	Share Farm	151525
26.7 cm	8 Oct 2015	Strawberry Fields	147231
26.5 cm	20 Sept 2011	Pikefish Farm	128620

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
Higham Farm u/s Sewers Bridge	31 Jul 2012	7 Aug 2025	8
Strawberry Fields	14 Jun 2001	5 Aug 2025	9
Small Bridge Downstream	24 Jun 2021	22 Aug 2023	2
Scotney Farm	10 Aug 2011	6 Jul 2023	6
Pikefish Farm	5 Sept 2002	20 Sept 2017	4
Share Farm	11 Jul 2006	8 Sept 2017	3
Chainhurst Lesser Teise	11 Sept 2012	11 Sept 2012	1
Chequers Inn Lamberhurst	31 Jul 2012	31 Jul 2012	1

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

2001–2025

Survey records by year

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

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202

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 213 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 3.8 cm
Lower quarter: 10.8 cm
Median: 14.4 cm
Upper quarter: 17.9 cm
Largest: 34.7 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

131

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 8 perch. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.2 oz (0.006 kg)
Lower quarter: 0.3 oz (0.008 kg)
Median: 0.8 oz (0.023 kg)
Upper quarter: 1.3 oz (0.0375 kg)
Heaviest: 4.9 oz (0.138 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Teise

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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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