Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Hiz

Largest measured perch: 27.3 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Hiz was 27.3 cm, recorded at Amenity Trees Arlesey on 25 May 2016.

Across 47 measured perch, the median measured length was 8.3 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 Hiz.

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Most recent observation25 May 2016Amenity Trees Arlesey · 1 fish

Largest measured perch: 27.3 cm
Median length: 8.3 cm
Fish measured: 47
Survey locations: 3

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
27.3 cm	25 May 2016	Amenity Trees Arlesey	148077
25.3 cm	29 Apr 1998	Church End	29284
20.3 cm	29 Apr 1998	Church End	29284
16.8 cm	29 Apr 1998	Church End	29284
16.8 cm	29 Apr 1998	Church End	29284
16.8 cm	29 Apr 1998	Church End	29284
14.3 cm	29 Apr 1998	Church End	29284
14.3 cm	29 Apr 1998	Church End	29284
13.3 cm	29 Apr 1998	Church End	29284
13.3 cm	29 Apr 1998	Church End	29284

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
Amenity Trees Arlesey	25 May 2016	25 May 2016	1
Arlesey Garden	25 May 1998	25 May 1998	1
Church End	29 Apr 1998	29 Apr 1998	1

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

1998–2016

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 47 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 6.3 cm
Lower quarter: 7.3 cm
Median: 8.3 cm
Upper quarter: 10.8 cm
Largest: 27.3 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Hiz

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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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