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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Tidal Waveney

Largest measured perch: 20.8 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Tidal Waveney was 20.8 cm, recorded at Beccles Boat Yards on 8 February 2019.

Across 135 measured perch, the median measured length was 10.7 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 Tidal Waveney.

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Most recent observation4 February 2026Beccles Boat Yards · 3 fish
Largest measured perch
20.8 cm
Median length
10.7 cm
Fish measured
135
Survey locations
9

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
20.8 cm8 Feb 2019Beccles Boat Yards154637
20.1 cm25 Feb 2016Beccles Boat Yards147871
19.2 cm5 Mar 2010Beccles Boat Yards121263
18.6 cm24 Oct 1996Downstream A146 Bridge17096
17.8 cm13 Jan 2014Beccles Boat Yards140501
17.5 cm3 Feb 2023Beccles Boat Yards162281
17.3 cm27 Jan 2012Beccles Boat Yards130051
17.1 cm8 Jan 2018Beccles Boat Yards152474
16.9 cm6 Feb 2017Beccles Boat Yards150296
16.8 cm13 Oct 1987Oulton Dyke17080

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 surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding perch
Beccles Boat Yards15 Feb 20084 Feb 202616
Truckers Knoll5 Oct 19995 Oct 19991
Downstream Worlingham Road End5 Oct 19995 Oct 19991
Aldeby Swing Bridge4 Nov 19945 Oct 19992
Downstream Pink House1 Oct 19991 Oct 19991
Downstream A146 Bridge15 Oct 19871 Oct 19993
Oulton Dyke13 Oct 198730 Sept 19992
North Cove15 Nov 199415 Nov 19941
Carlton Coalville15 Nov 199415 Nov 19941

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

1987–2026

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 135 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.4 cm
Lower quarter
7.9 cm
Median
10.7 cm
Upper quarter
12.8 cm
Largest
20.8 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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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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