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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River DS Wissey

Largest measured perch: 40.3 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River DS Wissey was 40.3 cm, recorded at Hilgay Moorings on 6 August 2024.

Across 2,514 measured perch, the median measured length was 8.8 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 DS Wissey.

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Most recent observation6 August 2024Hilgay Moorings · 30 fish
Largest measured perch
40.3 cm
Median length
8.8 cm
Fish measured
2,514
Survey locations
11

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
40.3 cm6 Aug 2024Hilgay Moorings166194
38 cm5 Jul 2012Oxborough Ferry132261
37.8 cm16 May 2000Hilgay Moorings29885
36.5 cm5 Jul 2012Oxborough Ferry132261
33.3 cm16 May 2000Hilgay Moorings29885
33.3 cm15 May 2000Hilgay29884
32.3 cm16 May 2000Hilgay Moorings29885
30.3 cm16 May 2000Hilgay Moorings29885
27.3 cm16 May 2000Hilgay Moorings29885
25.3 cm15 May 2000Hilgay29884

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
Hilgay Moorings18 Oct 19886 Aug 20248
Oxborough Ferry6 Aug 199031 Jul 20248
Catsholme Pump17 Oct 19883 Jul 20125
Wissington Beet25 Aug 198820 Aug 20076
Fordham Fen30 Aug 19886 Aug 20075
Hilgay Bridge2 Sept 198817 May 20004
Hilgay26 Aug 198815 May 20005
Hilgay Fen10 Oct 198811 May 20005
Methwold Lode31 Aug 198818 Apr 20005
Stoke Ferry24 Aug 198817 Apr 20005
Whittington23 Aug 198813 Apr 20005

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

1988–2024

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 2,514 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
4.3 cm
Lower quarter
7.8 cm
Median
8.8 cm
Upper quarter
9.8 cm
Largest
40.3 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Explore the River DS Wissey

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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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