Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the Roman River (Main Reaches)

Largest measured perch: 23.1 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Roman River (Main Reaches) was 23.1 cm, recorded at Bounstead FGS on 6 March 1984.

Across 121 measured perch, the median measured length was 12.1 cm.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the Roman River (Main Reaches).

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Most recent observation12 October 2025Bounstead FGS · 5 fish

Largest measured perch: 23.1 cm
Median length: 12.1 cm
Fish measured: 121
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.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
23.1 cm	6 Mar 1984	Bounstead FGS	14674
23 cm	6 Mar 1984	Bounstead FGS	14674
22.4 cm	6 Mar 1984	Bounstead FGS	14674
21.1 cm	2 Oct 1987	Bounstead FGS	14679
20.6 cm	6 Mar 1984	Bounstead FGS	14674
20.1 cm	2 Oct 1987	Bounstead FGS	14679
19.2 cm	2 Oct 1987	Bounstead FGS	14679
19.1 cm	2 Oct 1987	Bounstead FGS	14679
19 cm	5 Oct 1987	Upstream Layer Mill	14680
18.9 cm	2 Oct 1987	Bounstead FGS	14679

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
Bounstead FGS	6 Mar 1984	12 Oct 2025	5
Olivers Farm	14 Nov 2005	14 Nov 2005	1
Park Farm	27 Oct 1987	27 Oct 1987	1
Upstream Layer Mill	7 Mar 1984	5 Oct 1987	2

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

1984–2025

Survey records by year

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

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 121 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 7.3 cm
Lower quarter: 9.6 cm
Median: 12.1 cm
Upper quarter: 17 cm
Largest: 23.1 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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