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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Whitewater

Largest measured perch: 29.8 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Whitewater was 29.8 cm, recorded at Park Farm on 19 April 2005.

Across 77 measured perch, the median measured length was 12.5 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 Whitewater.

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Most recent observation24 April 2025Upper Park Farm · 5 fish
Largest measured perch
29.8 cm
Median length
12.5 cm
Fish measured
77
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
29.8 cm19 Apr 2005Park Farm84434
26 cm23 Apr 2008Park Farm110837
25.5 cm8 Apr 2003Park Farm75803
24.2 cm23 Apr 2008Park Farm110837
24.2 cm10 Apr 2007Park Farm105012
21.9 cm8 Apr 2009Park Farm117162
21.5 cm10 Apr 2007Park Farm105012
21.4 cm8 Apr 2009Park Farm117162
21.2 cm8 Apr 2003Park Farm75803
21.1 cm8 Apr 2009Park Farm117162

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding perch
Upper Park Farm24 Apr 202524 Apr 20251
Park Farm20 Feb 199124 Apr 201911

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

1991–2025

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 77 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5 cm
Lower quarter
8.5 cm
Median
12.5 cm
Upper quarter
17.8 cm
Largest
29.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Whitewater

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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