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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the South Drain

Largest measured perch: 18.3 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the South Drain was 18.3 cm, recorded at Shapwick on 9 August 2008.

Across 30 measured perch, the median measured length was 11.6 cm.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the South Drain.

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Most recent observation12 August 2008Burtle · 5 fish
Largest measured perch
18.3 cm
Median length
11.6 cm
Fish measured
30
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
18.3 cm9 Aug 2008Shapwick116601
15.4 cm9 Aug 2008Shapwick116601
13.3 cm11 Aug 2008Shapwick116603
12.6 cm9 Aug 2008Shapwick116601
12.4 cm10 Aug 2008Shapwick116602
12.4 cm9 Aug 2008Shapwick116601
12.2 cm12 Aug 2008Burtle116607
11.9 cm11 Aug 2008Burtle116606
11.9 cm11 Aug 2008Shapwick116603
11.9 cm10 Aug 2008Shapwick116602

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
Burtle9 Aug 200812 Aug 20083
Shapwick9 Aug 200811 Aug 20083

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

2008–2008

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 30 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
6.6 cm
Lower quarter
11.2 cm
Median
11.6 cm
Upper quarter
11.9 cm
Largest
18.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the South Drain

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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