Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Hickling Broad

Largest measured perch: 25.3 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Hickling Broad was 25.3 cm, recorded at Catfield Dyke on 14 February 2007.

Across 425 measured perch, the median measured length was 10 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 Hickling Broad.

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Most recent observation23 January 2026Catfield Dyke · 52 fish

Largest measured perch: 25.3 cm
Median length: 10 cm
Fish measured: 425
Survey locations: 14

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
25.3 cm	14 Feb 2007	Catfield Dyke	140539
24.2 cm	14 Feb 2006	Catfield Dyke	89583
24 cm	16 Jan 2018	Catfield Dyke	152476
23.2 cm	7 Sept 1989	74	16960
23 cm	14 Feb 2007	Catfield Dyke	140539
22.6 cm	14 Feb 2007	Catfield Dyke	140539
21.9 cm	16 Jan 2018	Catfield Dyke	152476
21.5 cm	14 Feb 2007	Catfield Dyke	140539
21.1 cm	25 Feb 2009	Catfield Dyke	117040
21 cm	30 Aug 1989	64	16950

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
Catfield Dyke	21 Jan 2004	23 Jan 2026	21
62	1 Oct 1986	3 Aug 1998	2
69	16 Sept 1993	24 Jul 1998	2
67	8 Oct 1986	20 Sept 1993	3
63	17 Sept 1993	17 Sept 1993	1
68	9 Oct 1986	15 Sept 1993	3
64	7 Oct 1986	7 Sept 1993	3
66	6 Sept 1993	6 Sept 1993	1
70	3 Sept 1993	3 Sept 1993	1
65	7 Oct 1986	2 Sept 1993	3
74	10 Oct 1986	7 Sept 1989	2
73	10 Oct 1986	10 Oct 1986	1
72	10 Oct 1986	10 Oct 1986	1
71	10 Oct 1986	10 Oct 1986	1

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

1986–2026

Survey records by year

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

986

087

088

589

090

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893

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298

099

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 425 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 5.7 cm
Lower quarter: 8.3 cm
Median: 10 cm
Upper quarter: 13.4 cm
Largest: 25.3 cm

0–99 mm

205

100–199 mm

207

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Hickling Broad

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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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