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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Worfe

Largest measured perch: 28.2 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Worfe was 28.2 cm, recorded at Rindleford on 13 May 1998.

Across 46 measured perch, the median measured length was 14.4 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 Worfe.

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Most recent observation2 July 2024Worfield · 3 fish
Largest measured perch
28.2 cm
Median length
14.4 cm
Fish measured
46
Survey locations
4

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
28.2 cm13 May 1998Rindleford73774
24.9 cm28 Jul 2021Cosford - red carded160046
23.1 cm28 Jul 2021Cosford - red carded160046
22.8 cm28 Jul 2021Cosford - red carded160046
22.2 cm13 May 1998Rindleford73774
21.4 cm28 Jul 2021Cosford - red carded160046
19.3 cm28 Jul 2021Cosford - red carded160046
18.5 cm6 Aug 2019Cosford - red carded155108
18.4 cm18 Jun 2013Worfield138853
17.6 cm19 Sept 2002Rindleford72188

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
Worfield19 Sept 20022 Jul 20245
Cosford - red carded6 Aug 201928 Jul 20212
Rindleford13 May 199831 Mar 20043
Stableford12 May 199812 May 19981

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

1998–2024

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 46 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.8 cm
Lower quarter
13.4 cm
Median
14.5 cm
Upper quarter
16.9 cm
Largest
28.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Worfe

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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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