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Name:
Perch (Perca fluviatilis)

Average Weight:
In the UK, perch normally grow to between 4-10 inches (12-25cm) in length and weigh between 4-12oz (250-750g). A perch weighing 1lb (0.45kg) would be considered a very decent catch…

Name:
Pike (Esox lucius)

Average Weight:
Pike caught in the UK usually weigh between 5-11lbs, and have an average length of 22-35 inches (55-85cm). However, they live for many years and continue to grow throughout…

Name:
Roach (Rutilus rutilus)

Average Weight:
Roach do not reach the large sizes attained by other coarse fish, a fish of 2lbs (0.9kg) would be considered a fantastic specimen.

Also known as:
Common Roach and Red Fin

Name:
Rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus)

Average Weight:
In the UK, rudd usually weigh between 2-8oz (50-200g).

IUCN Status:
LC – Least Concern

Name:
Ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernua)

Average Weight:
In the UK, ruffe typically grow to 3-4 inches (7.5-12cm) in length and weigh between 1.5-3oz (30-60g).

Also known as:
Pope