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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Temple - Marlow

Largest measured perch: 49.7 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Temple - Marlow was 49.7 cm, recorded at Temple Main on 6 September 2004.

Across 556 measured perch, the median measured length was 15.4 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 Temple - Marlow.

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Most recent observation28 July 2023Temple Main · 3 fish
Largest measured perch
49.7 cm
Median length
15.4 cm
Fish measured
556
Survey locations
2

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
49.7 cm6 Sept 2004Temple Main82543
41 cm7 Sept 2009Temple Main118987
41 cm7 Sept 2009Temple Main118987
40.8 cm6 Sept 2010Temple Main124079
39.7 cm1 Sept 2014Temple Main142519
39.5 cm5 Sept 2016Temple Main149242
39.4 cm28 Jul 2023Temple Main163988
38.5 cm6 Sept 2004Temple Main82543
38.3 cm4 Sept 2006Temple Main101376
37.8 cm7 Sept 2009Temple Main118987

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
Temple Main1 Sept 199528 Jul 202322
Temple Weir Pool1 Sept 19951 Sept 20085

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

1995–2023

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 556 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.4 cm
Lower quarter
13.1 cm
Median
15.4 cm
Upper quarter
19.1 cm
Largest
49.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Temple - Marlow

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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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